SOUS CHEF

Love seafood? Passionate about fresh ingredients, coastal flavours, and creating exceptional dishes with consistency and flair?

At Loch Fyne Oyster Bar , we're looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. Working closely with our Head Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering memorable dining experiences in a well-organised, supportive, and inspiring environment.

The Role

Position: Sous Chef

Pay: £34,320 - £35,360 per annum (depending on experience) paid weekly

Tips: £2.00 per hour on average (shared across the restaurant team)

Contract: Permanent, full time (40 hours)

Shifts: Monday to Sunday (rota basis) no late evenings - no split shifts - no night shifts

Accommodation: Shared, subsidised accommodation available

Logistics: Due to location and shift patterns, own transport is essential

Why Join Us?

Located on the breathtaking west coast of Scotland, Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd is set in one of the country's most stunning landscapes. Our award winning Oyster Bar is renowned for showcasing the very best sustainable seafood from Argyll.

This is more than just a job - it's a chance to:

Work with exceptional, locally sourced produce

Be part of a warm, collaborative team

Enjoy a healthier work-life balance in hospitality

Grow your skills in a respected, high-quality kitchen

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and service

Preparing and presenting high-quality seafood dishes

Leading the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence

Maintaining exceptional standards of food quality and consistency

Ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations

Assisting with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste

Contributing ideas to seasonal menu development

Helping build a positive, motivated kitchen culture

What We're Looking For

Experienced Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up

Passion for fish and seafood

Calm, organised, and reliable under pressure

A supportive team player with leadership skills

Strong commitment to quality, consistency, and best practice

What We Offer

28 days holiday (pro-rata), increasing with service

Company pension scheme

Life assurance (Death in Service)

Cycle to Work scheme

Share of customer tips

Staff discounts

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Access to employee benefits app (including retail discounts, financial/legal advice, GP access)

Comprehensive training and ongoing development

Real opportunities for progression within the business

Apply Now - Closing Date: 18th June 2026

You must have the right to live and work in the UK

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Location: Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll (Head of Loch Fyne)

45 mins from Dunoon

50 mins from Helensburgh

1 hour from Dumbarton

1.5 hours from Glasgow

Pay: £34,320.00-£35,360.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking

Application question(s):
What experience do you have in a leadership / senior chef role?
Why are you interested in the role?
What hours/days are you available to work?
Do you have the right to work in the UK? If applicable, please provide details of any restrictions and/or whether you would require UK visa sponsorship.
Will you be able to reliably travel to/from Clachan, Cairndow, PA26 8BL for this job?
Do you need to relocate for this job?

Experience:
chef / cooking: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person