Sous Chef
Luxury Highland Hotel | 2 AA Rosettes | Live-In Available
Scottish Highlands
Competitive Salary (~£40k) + Tronc + Overtime
40-Hour Contract | Subsidised Accommodation | Fully Paid January Off
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at one of the Scottish Highlands’ most distinctive luxury hotels.
Set in a spectacular coastal location and operating at 2 AA Rosette level, this is a hotel where food, hospitality and the wider guest experience go hand in hand. The kitchen is built around the best of Scotland’s natural larder, with a strong focus on seasonal produce, bold flavours and thoughtful cooking that reflects both the landscape and the standards of a high-end country house operation.
This is a genuine opportunity for a strong Sous Chef to join a small, ambitious brigade and play a key role in the continued development of the food offering, while enjoying a lifestyle and benefits package rarely found in hospitality.
The Venue
This is a luxury Highland hotel offering guests a full experience built around:
- high-quality dining at 2 AA Rosette standard
- exceptional Scottish produce and seasonality
- fine wines, whisky and warm, personal hospitality
- a destination setting with country pursuits and a genuine sense of place
- a close-knit, independent team culture
The food is produce-led and flavour-focused, with the freedom to be creative while still delivering the consistency and polish expected of a quality-led hotel operation.
The Role
Working closely with the Head Chef, you will act as a key leader within the brigade and help drive standards across all aspects of the kitchen.
You will:
- Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Lead service confidently and deputise in the Head Chef’s absence
- Help manage ordering, stock control, supplier relationships and kitchen organisation
- Support menu development using outstanding Scottish produce
- Train, mentor and motivate junior members of the team
- Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, presentation and hygiene
- Contribute to a positive kitchen culture built around professionalism, collaboration and development
This is a hands-on role for a chef who enjoys both cooking and leadership, and who wants to be part of a business with clear ambitions for the future.
About You
- Current Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up
- Experience within 2 AA Rosette, Michelin Guide or equivalent quality-led kitchens
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor younger chefs
- Passionate about seasonal produce and Scottish ingredients
- Organised, calm and commercially aware
- Positive, grounded and team-focused in your approach
- Looking for a long-term role within a quality independent business
The Package
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Tronc / service charge on top
- Overtime paid where applicable
- 40-hour contract
- Subsidised staff accommodation available
- Potential accommodation suitable for a couple depending on availability
- Gym membership
- Team-building programme and staff perks
- Significant long-term progression opportunities
- Fully paid time off throughout January
- The chance to live and work in one of the UK’s most stunning locations
Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity to join a luxury Highland hotel that offers:
- 2 AA Rosette food standards
- serious quality of life and work-life balance
- subsidised live-in accommodation
- a close-knit and ambitious kitchen team
- excellent Scottish produce and creative freedom
- real progression within the business
If you’re a strong Sous Chef looking for a role that combines leadership, quality produce, and a genuinely special lifestyle opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
