Sous Chef

We're looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join the team at Oban Brasserie, located within Perle Oban Hotel.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef, or a strong Junior Sous ready to step up, to take on a key leadership role in a busy, quality-led kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll help lead the team, drive standards, and play a central role in delivering consistently excellent food.

If you enjoy being at the heart of service, developing others, and working with fresh, seasonal Scottish produce, this role offers both challenge and progression.

About Oban Brasserie

Oban Brasserie offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience, showcasing the best of Scotland's larder.

Our menus focus on fresh seafood, Highland produce, and approachable, well-executed dishes. As a busy hotel restaurant, we deliver high-volume service without compromising on quality, making organisation, teamwork, and consistency key.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading service from the pass and on section both during dinner and breakfast service
• Coaching and developing junior chefs
• Ensuring consistency, quality, and pace across every service
• Supporting stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
• Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Deputising for the Head Chef when required

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a busy, quality-led kitchen
• A calm, organised, and hands on approach during service
• Passion for fresh, seasonal produce
• Good understanding of kitchen operations, prep, and service flow
• Strong communication and a team focused mindset
• Ambition to progress and take on more responsibility

What You'll Get

• £35,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Performance based bonus
• Share of tips & service charge
• Subsidised accommodation (T&Cs apply)
• 28 days annual leave + time off in lieu
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts across Perle Hotels
• Real opportunities for progression within a growing group

Why Oban, Why Now

Oban offers the perfect balance of career and lifestyle, a vibrant coastal town with access to some of Scotland's best seafood, landscapes, and outdoor experiences.

This is a great opportunity to step into a true number two role, build your leadership experience, and be part of a supportive, ambitious kitchen team.