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The position is being offered by an opulent Hotel Restaurant on the Isle Of Islay, operated by well known titan's of Scotland's hospitality industry who already have a massive portfolio of diverse hospitality establishments. The Isle of Islay is a small Island in southernmost of the Inner Hebridies, part of the Western Isles, off the West of Scotland. This is the ideal place for someone who wants to get away from the rush and stress of city life. This is a peaceful and tranquil location of natural beauty, with beautiful beaches, fresh air and a popular destination for nature lovers and whisky enthusiasts especially due to famous brand whiskies distilleries on the island. Islay is busy all year round as worldwide tourist attraction
Are you a creative and passionate Chef with outstanding skills? Are you ready for a new lifetime opportunity to do AMAZING work? Are you ready to discover a brighter, more rewarding and prosperous future for you and your family in UK? Then take a look!
•Position: Sous Chef
•Employer: Premium Scottish Hotel & Restaurant
•Location: Isle of Islay, Western Isles, Scotland
•Gross OTE salary package : circa £40,000 + (incl share of serv. chge + targeted bonus)
•Weekly working hours/days 48 hours / 5 days
•Benefits & Entitlements: 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) incentives, employer’s workplace pension, employee care and wellbeing support + more
Working under the instruction and alongside Head Chef you will be conducting a senior role in kitchen operations plus supervising and junior Chefs You will have key role in the preparation and presentation of breathtaking dishes specific to the establishment and its menus. You will deal with purchasing and ordering of supplies, maintain and monitor food costing and GP, and deal with relevant admin commensurate with job role.
To qualify for selection you must have the following minimum requirements: -
•Eligibility to live and work in UK
•Experience in the preparation of authentic high quality Scottish/Brit cuisine
•Technical knowledge of ingredient quality, sourcing, measuring & formulation
•Industrial training in a world renowned culinary/hospitality institute
•Ideal previous experience of at least 3 years in role of Head Chef + min 6 years of prior experience in escalating job ranks
•Relevant Health & Safety credentials and knowledge of HACCP protocols
•Computer literacy, plus sound financial + business acumen
•Resident within commutable distance of up to one hour
•The desire to work in a stunning remote island location
In addition you should also have the following attributes :-
•Performance, achievement and results driven
•Leadership qualities
•Time Management
•Have an eye for detail
•Able to work well with others
•Creative energetic and passionate about delivering culinary excellence
•A hardworking, fastidious and conscientious individual
•South health and fitness
•Bachelors or Masters degree in Culinary Arts or similar
FAST PACED AND BE ABLE TO WORK AT SPEED AND UNDER PRESSURE
Boost your chances of being shortlisted by sending a video demo of your skills, photos of dishes you specialise in and /or have created, Instagram link (if avail.) menus you have worked on, plus any commendations and references to hand.
This vacancy is open to worldwide as well as UK candidates.
Important note :
UK applicants - Prospective employers may ask for proof of right to work in UK (eg, passport copy or other eligible evidence) to be sent by email or post before calling you for on site interview. If you cannot or will not provide in advance your application may be rejected. You must produce evidence in original form at time of interview.
Overseas applicants - Kindly note relevant fees/charges relating to UKVI Skilled Worker Sponsorship are borne by you (incl.travel to UK) (employer pays relevant UKVI sponsor fees). If you are eligible for the post and agree to the aforementioned in principle, we will send you full details and related costs of UK employment and visa formalities
GOOD NEWS - UKVI Skilled Workers visa leads to eligibility for settlement in UK after 5 years. Plus your spouse/family can also enter and reside with you on dependent visa whilst in UK. Please note aforementioned is accordance with UKVI Skilled Workers immigration rules at time of posting this ad.
Please note Goldstar Chefs do NOT ask for upfront payment for shortlisting your CV for this vacancy.
DUE TO EXPECTED VOLUME OF RESPONSES WE ARE UNABLE TO DEAL WITH PHONE INQUIRIES SO PLEASE DO NOT CALL, WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF SHORTLISTED
Goldstar Chefs are a nationwide recruitment organisation serving the UK's hospitality industry. We are also a UK government (OISC) regulated immigration adviser with specialist expertise in dealing with UKVI Skilled Workers sponsorship formalities for both employees and employers. Goldstar Chefs are a Corporate Member of The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).