Sous Chef | Isle of Islay, Scotland, UK

Sous Chef | Isle of Islay, Scotland, UK | £25,000 - £27,000, DOE

Overview

Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join their boutique hotel on the beautiful Isle of Islay in Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional with a genuine passion for seasonal cooking, local produce, and sustainability.

The hotel is situated on a private estate that produces its own high-quality grass-fed beef and lamb, a variety of wild game, and fresh vegetables from a well-maintained kitchen garden. The nearby coastline also offers some of the best seafood in Scotland, including lobster, crab, langoustines, oysters, and scallops.

This is a unique chance to play a key role in a vibrant field-to-fork kitchen, working with exceptional ingredients and contributing to the creative direction of the menu.

Job duties
Responsibilities of the Sous Chef in Isle of Islay include:

• Supporting and working closely with the Head Chef to deliver consistently high-quality dishes
• Leading the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
• Contributing ideas for menus and seasonal recipes
• Preparing and cooking meat, fish, game, and vegetarian dishes to a high standard
• Overseeing food preparation and ensuring quality and portion control
• Supervising, training, and motivating junior members of the kitchen team
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, food safety, and kitchen cleanliness
• Assisting in stock control and ordering
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations

Candidates must have/be:

• Minimum of one year’s experience in a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie position
• Passion for fresh, local produce and creative cooking
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Good working knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen environment
• Ability to train and inspire junior kitchen staff
• Awareness of COSHH and manual handling practices
• Comfortable using kitchen equipment and handling knives safely
• A clean UK driving licence
• Reliable, organised, and proactive with a positive attitude

Desirable qualifications:

• Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace
• Level 3 Food Safety

Accommodation

Shared accommodation in a large estate house (shared bathroom and kitchen).

£50 per week contribution towards electricity and council tax

Additional benefits:

• Complimentary beef, lamb, and venison from the estate
• Free firewood
• Staff events throughout the year
• 20% discount at the Bridgend Hotel

Hours
Full-time hours, five days a week.

Location
Isle of Islay, Scotland, UK.

Salary
£25,000 – £27,000, depending on experience.

Job ref
CP833: Sous Chef for Boutique Hotel on the Isle of Islay, Scotland.