Sous Chef
Protea Recruitment
Clachan · posted 20 August 2026
Job type
temporary
Location
Clachan, Scotland
Category
Other
Clachan, United Kingdom | Posted on 11/08/2026
Sous Chef
Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner Cairndow, Scotland, United Kingdom (On-site)
West Coast of Scotland
Love seafood? Love the coast? Love a kitchen team that actually enjoys working together?
Based on the stunning shores of the West Coast of Scotland, our client is looking for a Sous Chef who’s passionate about fresh ingredients, coastal flavours and creating consistently great dishes. You’ll work closely with their Head Chef to deliver memorable dining experiences in a supportive, well‑organised and genuinely enjoyable environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
- Preparing and presenting high‑quality seafood dishes
- Leading the team when the Head Chef is off perfecting their golf swing
- Keeping standards high and consistency spot‑on
- Ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance
- Assisting with stock control, ordering and waste reduction
- Contributing ideas to seasonal menu development
- Helping build a positive, motivated kitchen culture
The essentials
- Must have the legal right to live and work in the UK
Requirements
What they’re looking for
- Experienced Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
- Passion for fish, seafood and coastal cooking
- Calm, organised and reliable under pressure
- Supportive team player with leadership skills
- Strong commitment to quality, consistency and best practice
What they offer
- Tips shared across the restaurant team
- 28 days holiday (pro‑rata), increasing with service
- Employee benefits platform (retail discounts, wellbeing support, GP access, financial advice)
- Pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme
- Training, development and apprenticeship opportunitiesShared, subsidised accommodation available
- A stunning coastal location and a genuinely great team