Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef

Location: Inverness, Scotland

Salary: andpound;37,000 per annum

Step into a senior leadership role at one of the city''s leading restaurants, housed in a striking riverside location. This busy, high-energy restaurant serves up to 250 covers per day, with a strong emphasis on exceptional butchery andseafood.

As Senior Sous Chef, you will be instrumental in supporting the Head Chef and setting new standards - pushing food quality, driving operational excellence, and helping shape the future of the business. There''s real scope to make your mark.

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What You''ll Do

• Assist the Head Chef in all kitchen operations, ensuring service runs smoothly and to the highest standard



• Be hands-on in daily service, stepping in where needed and delivering consistency in every dish



• Drive the development and execution of menus focusing on seasonal local produce



• Support cost control via stock management, GP monitoring, purchasing, and waste control



• Mentor, train, and lead junior chefs with clear direction, motivation, and coaching



• Uphold rigorous food safety and hygiene standards at all times



• Work closely with management to deliver on KPIs and maintain operational excellence

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About You

• Minimum 2-3 years'' experience as a Sous Chef in a busy, high-volume restaurant or similar environment



• Proven expertise with meat andamp; seafood cooking



• Strong commercial awareness - you understand GP, cost of goods, labour control, and profitability



• Natural leader: calm under pressure, organised, effective communicator, hands-on approach



• Ambitious and driven:you want to grow, influence, and de