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Our Blend of Benefits
* Salary £40,000 + shift allowance (cira £10,000 per annum) total on target earnings circa £50,000.00
* Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
* Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
* 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
* Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop
* Embrace work-life harmony with 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year
Embrace Excellence
Join The Macallan Estate's esteemed culinary team as a Sous Chef and embark on an exciting professional journey. As a vital member of our culinary team, this role will collaborate closely with the Head Chef to curate exceptional dining experiences throughout The Macallan Estate including TimeSpirit. Our new permanent gastronomy experience TimeSpirit at The Macallan Estate opened in Autumn 2024, in partnership with the Michelin-starred Roca Brothers from El Celler de Can Roca, their first concept outside of Spain. It marks the next chapter in gastronomy for The Macallan Estate. The Sous Chef position will entail not only assisting in the creation of enticing, seasonal menus that reflect The Macallan brand ethos, but also in leading, motivating, and nurturing our kitchen team to consistently deliver 5-star service standards and the epitome of culinary excellence. The role will involve sourcing and serving the best local produce in line with the Visit Scotland Taste Our Best criteria. This is an opportunity to contribute to the culinary legacy of The Macallan Estate, where innovation, quality, and guest satisfaction are paramount.
Make an Impact
* Assist the Head Chef to lead, inspire and develop the kitchen team to achieve the highest standards of delivery and professionalism at all times
* Ensure the culinary experience is consistently presented as a 5-star establishment, always maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and organisation in both customer and non-customer facing areas
* Continually develop the culinary experience at The Macallan Estate in line with The Macallan global strategy
* Monitor and maintain consistent food standards and quality at all times across The Macallan Estate
* In the Head Chef’s absence, be fully aware and communicate to the kitchen team the daily business needs by attending the daily brief, referring to the daily operation sheets, notice boards, diaries and rosters
* Attendance and contribution at weekly operational meetings to ensure full understanding of future business
* In the absence of the Head Chef, take accountability for the day to day running of the kitchen service
* Train and develop the kitchen team, keeping accurate training records
* Purchase locally sourced food and food related products using company approved suppliers and in line with the Taste Our Best criteria
* Ensure full compliance of all food hygiene and health and safety regulations including HACCP, COSHH and all other distillery related due diligence and controls
Your Talent and Skills
To be successful in this role you are an experienced Sous Chef within hospitality, having worked at a 5 star establishment. You are motivated, deliver effective communication and lead by example, with proven similar experience within a renowned hospitality establishment. Previous luxury experience is highly advantageous. You have the ability to lead, manage, develop and train a team to deliver consistently high standards of culinary excellence. You have prior experience menu planning using locally sourced and seasonal produce. You hold experience of stock control and managing budgets. You hold food hygiene certifications. You are an effective collaborator and enjoy working with key stakeholders in the business. Experience with rotas and organising staffing requirements would be highly beneficial.
We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.
A Place For Everyone
We’re proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success.
Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.
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