Junior Sous Chef

ABOUT US: Situated on the shores of Loch Lomond, Scotland's breathtaking jewel, Cameron House is a magnificent 5‑star resort. Uniquely positioned where the Scottish Highlands meet the Lowlands, this 17th‑century baronial estate is rich in character and history. Cameron House offers an award‑winning Spa with a rooftop infinity pool, an 18‑hole championship golf course, an extensive selection of resort activities, and a choice of five restaurants and bars to cater to every taste.

THE ROLE Some of the key things you will be responsible for as Junior Sous Chef:

• Hosting your day‑to‑day operation, being present and accessible to guests and your team.
• Maintaining the safety, cleanliness and presentation of your kitchen and stores through our food safety management system, cleaning schedules and food safety compliance audits.
• Defining, managing and supervising consistent delivery of exceptional food standards at the correct volumes.
• First class knowledge of food, trends, dietary requirements, and allergens.
• Enhancing the guests experience through recommendations, bespoke menus and specials.
• Effective stock controls, though strong management of requisitions and orders based on forecast and stock takes, managing key lines and recording wastage.
• Effective communication through daily shift briefings, handovers, monthly meetings and the use of our systems.
• Effective handling, resolve and operational follow up of feedback.
• Attendance at Weekly operational/business sheet meetings and pre event meetings.
• Arranging resources in line with operational demand and budgets.
• Organising rotas and work plans, holiday entitlements and requests.
• Recruitment, induction, and ongoing training and progression of your team.
• Providing feedback and managing performance through probationary reviews, 1:1s and appraisals.
• Meeting all legal requirements to keep guests and employees safe, and the business compliant with statutory obligations.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We recruit people with widely varying personalities from different walks of life and backgrounds. While we don’t have a ‘typical’ employee, there are some specific qualities or traits we look for:

• People who want to achieve great things – your interest in us suggests you have the ambition, drive and determination to meet challenges head on.
• People who are naturally friendly – who genuinely care about our guests and the service they receive.
• People who will always go beyond what our guests expect from us to make their stay a special and memorable one.
• People who show the same level of care for our team, as our guests.
• People who will respect and protect the magical place we work in.

TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY YOU WILL ALSO NEED:

• SVQ in Food Productions at SCQF Level 5 or equivalent qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Qualification, or equivalent.
• Current or recent Senior Chef De Partie or Junior Sous experience within a five‑Star hotel or Resort, or quality restaurant with experience of volume.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and strong working relationships, with a flexible approach to work.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and passion for service excellence.
• Initiative, creativity and ability to solve problems.
• Competent IT skills with knowledge of Office software, and ability to use hand held technology.
• IOSH Managing Safely and First Aid at Work qualifications are also advantageous.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? At Cameron House we can offer fully funded, work‑based training and development. Everything from apprenticeships, structured work experience in other businesses and supported scholarships through to graduate programmes, specialist craft training, and formal qualifications up to HND and Degree level. We offer a generous range of employee benefits:

• Free meals when on duty, in our team cafes.
• Pension scheme.
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme.
• Birthday lunches and long service awards involving recognition with high street shopping vouchers and overnight stays.
• Enhanced holidays, rising with long service.
• Free Leisure Club Membership, with friends and family discounts.
• Employee care service, offering lifestyle and wellbeing support and counselling via a confidential helpline.
• On‑site discounts on Cameron House and Cameron Lodges accommodation, 30% off food and beverages, golf membership, spa treatments, Celtic Warrior cruises, outdoor activities and retail products.
• Supplier and local business discounts.
• Free parking.

And while Cameron House itself offers a huge range of activities across 400 acres of Scottish countryside, there’s also the wider Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park on your doorstep – just waiting to be explored in your free time.