Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef - World-Class Location East Lothian £40,000 + Tips

We're recruiting for a skilled Sous Chef to join the team at a highly regarded kitchen in East Lothian.

Overseen by industry-leading professionals and set within one of Scotland's most outstanding hospitality offerings, this is a truly exceptional opportunity for an ambitious, focussed and diligent chef looking to advance their career.

With a salary of £40,000 plus tips (around £2,000 annually) and a chance to work in a modern kitchen within a supportive and well structured environment, we would invite serious candidates to apply.

Why This Role

• £40,000 salary + tips.
• 45 hour working week with structured rota and genuine work life balance.
• New, fully refurbished kitchen - fitted to the highest standard.
• A strong, stable team with excellent retention, great support and a reputation for quality.

What You'll Do

• Support the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Maintain consistently high culinary, hygiene and budgetary standards.
• Contribute to a high achievement environment with utmost attention to detail.
• Lead by example, motivating and developing junior chefs.

About You

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up.
• Confident working in a professional, modern kitchen.
• Collaborative and supportive, with a positive team approach.
• Organised, consistent, and committed to pushing standards in excellence.

What's On Offer

• £40,000 salary plus tips.
• Structured rota - 45 hours per week.
• Excellent working environment in a refurbished kitchen within an exceptional business.
• The chance to grow your career within a stable, supportive team.

This is an amazing opportunity for a talented chef to step into a well run kitchen operating at the highest level and enjoy the balance of a strong career move with a sustainable lifestyle.