At a Glance
- Tasks: Create exceptional dishes and mentor junior chefs in a dynamic kitchen.
- Company: Join a well-established bistro known for high-quality, fresh cuisine.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £35,000 plus tips, paid hourly for every hour worked.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity in a newly equipped kitchen with excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Grow your culinary career while working with local ingredients in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31000 - 35000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about creating exceptional culinary experiences and ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated Sous Chef on behalf of our esteemed client to join a dynamic team in East Lothian. Working in a newly equipped kitchen with a fantastic team, you will have the opportunity to grow within a large, well-established company. This countryside bistro is cooking to a great standard with local, fresh ingredients, and to a level on par with 1 AA rosette. With a competitive salary of circa £35,000 plus great tronc/tips (circa £6,000 per year), this is an opportunity not to be missed. This is an hourly paid position so you will be paid for every hour you work.
- Newly equipped kitchen, cooking with fresh, local ingredients
- Opportunity to grow within a large, well-established, multi unit company
- Mentoring junior colleagues to provide a supportive environment
Preferred Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Junior Sous/ Sous Chef
- Demonstrated management skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Passion for creating exceptional dishes using fresh, high-quality ingredients
- Ability to thrive during busy weekend trade
- Experience in mentoring and developing junior colleagues
- A UK driving license with access to a vehicle due to location
Preferred Qualifications:
- Culinary qualifications or relevant certifications
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality, fresh food in a similar setting
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Sous Chef in Tranent employer: Flexible Workforce Solutions Ltd
Join a forward-thinking team at our destination dining boutique hotel, where the landscape shapes the menu and farm-to-fork cooking is at the heart of our culinary philosophy. With live-in accommodation on-site and a commitment to employee growth through mentorship and collaboration with esteemed chefs, we offer a unique lifestyle role that combines passion for craft with the beauty of rural living. Experience a supportive work culture that values creativity and excellence, making this an exceptional place for ambitious chefs to thrive.
Contact Details:
Flexible Workforce Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
