Sous Chef

Sous Chef – Award-Winning Restaurant with Rooms Stirling

Salary: £31,500 – £35,000 + tips + annual bonus

Are you ready to step up and take the lead in one of Scotland’s most highly regarded kitchens? Our client is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join their award-winning team and help shape the future of their fine dining restaurant.

About the Restaurant:

Set beneath the iconic Stirling Castle in the beautiful Kings Park conservation area, the restaurant with rooms holds AA and Visit Scotland 5-star ratings. With just 10 boutique rooms and 30 covers, they focus on craft, creativity, and quality – consistently topping local TripAdvisor rankings with a 4.9/5 score.

Their menus are inspired by Scotland’s seasons, showcasing the very best in local, seasonal, and foraged produce. Innovation drives our kitchen, and every dish is created to surprise and delight their guests.

What’s on Offer?

Salary £31,500 – £35,000 (DOE)

Share of tips/service charge

Annual bonus + pension

The chance to develop your leadership skills in a supportive, creative environment

Regular hours for a better work/life balance

A close-knit team and the opportunity to make a real impact in an award-winning restaurant

The Sous Chef Role:

As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with our Head Chef, leading the kitchen team across all services – from elegant lunches and afternoon teas to evening fine dining. This is a hands-on leadership role where your creativity, organisation, and passion will directly shape the guest experience.

Typical working hours run Tuesday–Saturday, covering lunch and dinner, giving you an excellent work/life balance.

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

An established Sous Chef, or an ambitious Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up

Skilled in all areas of the kitchen with a fine dining background

A natural leader, able to inspire and support the team

Creative, curious, and keen to push boundaries in the kitchen

Passionate about local produce and foraging

Already eligible to work in the UK (visa sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate)

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re ambitious, passionate, and ready to lead in a restaurant that values creativity, quality, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.