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Posted 01 August, 2026

Sous Chef

Protea Recruitment Ltd
Cairndow, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

West Coast of Scotland

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Love seafood? Love the coast? Love a kitchen team that actually enjoys working together?

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Basedon the stunning shores of the West Coast of Scotland, our client is looking for a Sous Chef whos passionate about fresh ingredients, coastal flavours and creating consistently great dishes. Youll work closely with their Head Chef to deliver memorable dining experiences in a supportive, well-organised and genuinely enjoyable environment.

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What youll be doing

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Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations

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Preparing and presenting high-quality seafood dishes

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Leading the team when the Head Chef is off perfecting their golf swing

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Keeping standards high and consistency spot-on

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Ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance

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Assisting with stock control, ordering and waste reduction

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Contributing ideas to seasonal menu development

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Helping build a positive, motivated kitchen culture

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What theyre looking for

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Experienced Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up

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Passion for fish, seafood and coastal cooking

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Calm, organised and reliable under pressure

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Supportive team player with leadership skills

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Strong commitment to quality, consistency and best practice

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What they offer

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£34,320£35,360 per year (DOE), paid weekly

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Tips shared across the restaurant team

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40 hours per week no late nights, no night shifts, no split shifts

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28 days holiday (pro-rata), increasing with service

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Staff discounts, uniform, free parking

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Employee benefits platform (retail discounts, wellbeing support, GP access, financial advice)

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Pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme

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Training, development and apprenticeship opportunities

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Shared, subsidised accommodation available

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A stunning coastal location and a genuinely great team

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The essentials

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Own transport required

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Must have the legal right to live and work in the UK

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?? Apply by 31 July 2026

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