Set in stunning surroundings on the west coast of Scotland at CLACHAN, CAIRNDOW, the award-winning LOCH FYNE OYSTER BAR has built.....
Set in stunning surroundings on the west coast of Scotland at CLACHAN, CAIRNDOW, the award-winning LOCH FYNE OYSTER BAR has built a reputation as one of Scotland's very best seafood restaurants, featuring the highest quality seafood indigenous to Argyll. If you have a passion for working with local, sustainably sourced produce and a desire to provide an excellent customer experience, then we would like to hear from you.
● POSITION: SOUS CHEF.
● SALARY: From £32,000 to £40,000 per annum inclusive of tips (full time / pro-rata for part time).
● CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent.
● CONTRACT HOURS: Full time or part time hours available.
● WORK SHIFTS: Between Monday to Sunday. No split shifts and no late shifts (the restaurant closes around 5:00pm).
● OTHER INFO: Due to our location and the work shifts, your own transport would be beneficial. Subsidised travel - conditions apply, depending on travel distance and cost. Car share / transport may be available.
WHAT WE OFFER:
● 28 days holiday per annum (pro-rata); increases with length of service.
● Employee App with a variety of benefits including access to a private GP consultation, discounts, legal advice, etc.
● Company Pension Scheme.
● Death In Service (Life Assurance) Scheme.
● Cycle to Work Scheme.
● Staff discounts.
● Share of customer tips.
● Staff uniform.
● Comprehensive training.
● Staff development opportunities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and highly organised SOUS CHEF to assist with the day to day running of the Kitchen Team, ensuring the highest quality of food preparation and service. Key responsibilities will be to assist the Head Chef with all aspects of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking and presentation; assisting with the supervision and training of the Kitchen Team, ensuring they adhere to food safety and hygiene standards; helping to oversee inventory management, including stock ordering and rotation, managing cost control measures to optimise profitability; plus deputising in the Head Chef’s absence, including organising staff rotas to ensure efficient staffing levels.
The successful applicant needs to have strong leadership skills, with the ability to supervise and motivate a team, be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen, whilst maintaining attention to detail, as well as having excellent food presentation skills, plus a knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices, together with strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively. Experience in a similar environment working with fish and seafood, plus a HNC level qualification or experience would be beneficial.
RIGHT TO WORK: Before applying for this job, you must have the right to work and live legally in the UK. This can be obtained by being a UK citizen or by having UK Settlement Status.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit your CV on-line or contact our HR Team for an Application Form - Tel: 01499 600462. Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL.
LOCATION: Clachan, Cairndow - the head of Loch Fyne, west coast of Scotland. Just a 45 minute drive / 1 hour bus journey from Dunoon, 50 minute drive from Helensburgh, 1 hour from Dumbarton, 1.5 hours from Glasgow (M8, A82, A83).