Coming back to good food, cheeks
glowing from the day’s adventures, is at the heart of the Another Place
experience. We want to inspire our guests with the best seasonal menus, local
produce and contemporary dishes, and give them eating and drinking experiences
to remember.
So if you’re a Junior Sous Chef
with big ideas, boundless enthusiasm and a craving for better balance, we want
to hear from you…Another Place Hotel – a place to take your culinary career to
new heights. With a team that values connection, flexibility, variety, and
challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact on our guest’s holiday.
Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to
work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team and guests. At
Another Place, we don't just provide a place for our guests to rest their heads
- we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.
The role:
At our hotel, we’re looking for a
team who are passionate about Islay and our local food and drink producers, and
are eager to be a part of this incredible way of life.
As the Junior Sous Chef at
Another Place Hotel, you’ll bring culinary passion, creativity, and meticulous
attention to detail to the team. Collaborating closely with the head chef,
you'll craft innovative menus, oversee operations, and ensure top-notch food
quality. Your leadership will inspire and guide the kitchen team, fostering
harmony and efficiency. With your culinary finesse and unwavering commitment,
you'll deliver extraordinary dining experiences to our guests.
Our commitment to our team is
reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes work-life
balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth
What your days could look
like:
* Assist the sous chef with the smooth running of the
kitchen
* Prepare, cook and portion all dishes to the hotel’s
standards of quality and quantity
* Assist with team management and support and train
chefs as need arises
* Ensure effective stock purchase, receipt and
storage
* Ensure that working areas are always kept clean
* Help to ensure a safe environment for both the team
and guests and adhere to the company’s health and safety policy and
procedures
* Report for duty punctually, wearing the
correct uniform and any applicable protective clothing and adhere to
specified grooming standards
* Carry out any other reasonable duties requested
Job skills and requirements:
* Knowledge of ingredients and the ability to use
them in a creative way
* Belief in being a team player
* Excellent time management skills
* Previous experience of working in busy kitchen
* Ensure effective stock rotation of all products to
avoid unnecessary waste.
* Be able to run the pass at all service times
successfully.
* Develop and create new menus and dishes that are
suitable for the operation
* Direct, guide and train the CDP chefs and Kitchen porters
in a calm and clear way.
* Monitor and check the work carried out by all
chefs.
* Previous experience in a similar establishment
* NVQ 1 Food Hygiene certificate/training
* Good culinary knowledge of main categories of
cooking
* Good knowledge of English language
* Flexible attitude to working hours and variable
shift patterns
* Interest and passion for the food industry
* Creative and aware what trends are in the catering
business
* Excellent International culinary knowledge across
various cuisine types
* Good Financial knowledge
* Good Computer skills
* Responsible
* Calm under extreme pressure
What we can offer in return:
* A
relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – Islay ‘the
queen’ of the Hebridean archipelago off the west coast of Scotland
* Excellent
career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
* Special
rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place
Hotels and Watergate Bay Hotel
* Discounts
for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants
* Team
social events throughout the year
* Team
assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on
topics from mental health through to managing your finances
From discounted stays to training and development
opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and
professional goals. Located above the dunes of a seven-mile beach on the
Scottish island of Islay, you'll never be short on inspiration. Working at
Another Place isn't just a job - it's a transformative career opportunity.
Apply now and join us in creating memorable experiences that our guests and
team remember for a lifetime.