Floating Sous Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Cumnock
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Sous Chef experience Culinary skills Banqueting and events experience Organizational skills Leadership skills Full driving licence Flexibility to travel Attention to detail

FULL DESCRIPTION

Floating Sous Chef

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group – Ayrshire Based
Full-Time

We are seeking a Floating Sous Chef to join the kitchen teams across the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group, primarily supporting our Ayrshire venues with potential to assist across the wider group when required. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and adaptable culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting multiple teams and venues.

As Floating Sous Chef, you will play a key role in maintaining high culinary standards, supporting kitchen operations, and providing leadership across a variety of our award-winning hotels and restaurants. Working closely with Head Chefs and senior kitchen management, you will help ensure consistency, quality, and exceptional guest experiences across the group.

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences through exceptional hospitality, distinctive venues, and a commitment to excellence. Our award-winning collection of hotels and venues across Scotland each have their own unique personality, but all share the same RAD values: quality, passion, and genuine care for our guests and people.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Support kitchen operations across multiple [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group venues, primarily within Ayrshire.
  • Provide cover for Sous Chef and senior kitchen positions where required.
  • Support Head Chefs in maintaining high food quality, presentation, and service standards.
  • Oversee food preparation, cooking, and kitchen organisation during service.
  • Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and company standards.
  • Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste.
  • Support, motivate, and develop junior kitchen team members.
  • Work collaboratively with front-of-house teams and wider hotel operations to ensure smooth service delivery.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie within high-volume or quality-focused kitchens.
  • A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to work across different venues and teams.
  • Strong culinary skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Experience in banqueting and events is advantageous.
  • Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • A full driving licence and flexibility to travel between venues is essential.

What We'll Offer You

  • Competitive hourly rate of pay.
  • Weekly pay and 4-weekly tips.
  • Discounts across all 8 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group venues (food, accommodation, events, and more).
  • Staff meals on duty.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Clear career progression paths within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group.
  • Staff uniform provided.
  • Birthday and Length of Service Incentives.

Job Ref: RAD1228
Branch: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group
Location: Cumnock
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Rate (DOE) Plus Tips and Benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Date posted: 07/05/2026
Closing date: 09/06/2026

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