Sous Chef

About the hotel

Cromlix is a five-red-star Victorian country house hotel set in 34 acres of secluded Stirlingshire woodlands, owned by Kim and Andy Murray. With a Michelin Key and three AA Rosettes, it is one of Scotland's most refined luxury retreats, welcoming an international high-net-worth clientele. The property is reopening in May 2026 following an exciting new chapter of transformation, and the kitchen is building a senior brigade to deliver a new standard of contemporary Scottish fine dining.

The work

• • Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen and service
• • Lead and inspire the kitchen brigade during service and across the full day
• • Deliver consistency, precision and quality on every plate
• • Maintain uncompromising standards of food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance
• • Contribute creatively to menu development and seasonal changes
• • Mentor and develop junior chefs and commis through structured coaching
• • Step into leadership during the Head Chef's absence
• • Build strong relationships with Scottish producers, growers and suppliers
• • Oversee mise en place, pass standards and service flow across covers
• • Control food costs, GP and waste in line with agreed targets

This role is for you if…

• • You have proven Sous Chef experience at rosette or Michelin-recognised level
• • You lead a brigade by example and are calm, consistent and precise under pressure
• • You have a deep respect for ingredients, seasonality and craft
• • You enjoy mentoring the next generation of chefs
• • You are excited to help shape a kitchen reopening at a luxury country house

This role might not be for you if…

• • You are looking for a pub or casual-dining environment
• • You prefer a city-centre brigade with constant high-volume covers
• • You are unable to work evenings, weekends or split shifts
• • You are uncomfortable in a remote rural luxury setting