Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef

£40,000 per year • 40 hours per week • Aberdeenshire

The Client

Set within 240 acres of beautiful Aberdeenshire countryside, a luxury Scottish estate brings together heritage, exceptional service, and innovative dining. This client is elevating our culinary offering across multiple outlets, championing the very best of local produce, Scottish hospitality, and creative gastronomy.

Guests visit for award‑winning cuisine, an atmospheric 800‑year‑old bar with over 120 whiskies, contemporary private dining, and a renowned golf course ranked among Scotland’s top 100.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented kitchen team during a period of growth and culinary development.

The Role

As Senior Sous Chef, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional food across our restaurant, bar, conference & banqueting, and golf dining.

You will:

• Contribute creative ideas to seasonal menu development
• Support daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional quality and presentation
• Lead and mentor junior chefs, fostering a positive, high‑performing kitchen culture
• Assist with cost control, GP targets, stock management, and waste reduction
• Uphold rigorous standards across Food Safety, Health & Safety, and allergen compliance
• Confidently run the kitchen in the absence of senior leadership

About You

You will be an ambitious and skilled chef with experience in a high‑quality kitchen. You bring:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a quality hotel or restaurant
• A passion for seasonal produce and exceptional dining experiences
• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
• A calm, professional approach in a busy environment
• A commitment to consistency, sustainability, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Receive

You’ll enjoy a generous benefits package, including:

• 35 days holiday
• Training and development from day one
• Employee events and celebrations
• Access to our employee communication app
• Healthy meals while on duty
• External Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial wellbeing app with early pay access
• Pension contributions

After 3 months:

• Access to our wellbeing and discount platform
• Participation in employee recognition schemes
• Long‑service recognition
• Complimentary overnight stay and dinner for two on passing probation and annually thereafter
• 50% discount in our restaurants
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted room rates for you, friends & family
• Spa treatment & product discounts
• Life Assurance cover

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. 

If this sounds like the right next step in your culinary journey, we’d love to hear from you.