Sous chef

The Opportunity Our client, a well-established bar and restaurant in the Aviemore area, is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and driven chef to take on a key leadership role within a busy, high-volume operation, supporting the Head Chef in delivering consistently high-quality food.   Key Responsibilities • Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen • Lead kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence • Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation • Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and HACCP standards • Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste • Train, supervise, and motivate junior members of the kitchen team Requirements Essential • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up • Strong knowledge of fresh food and high-volume service • Good understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance   Desirable • Formal culinary qualifications • Experience in a similar bar and restaurant environment   What’s on Offer • Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience • Working pattern: 45 hours per week Typical shifts: 11:00 – 21:15 / 21:30 (1.5 hour break) Occasional breakfast cover: 07:00 – 15:00 • Benefits: Staff meals on shift, holiday entitlement, pension • Career development: Opportunity to progress within a stable and growing business   About You • A confident and hands-on leader who leads by example • Highly organised with strong time management skills • Calm under pressure in a fast-paced service environment • Passionate about food quality and team development