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Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd is based at Cairndow, at the head of Loch Fyne on the West Coast of Scotland. From this stunning location we have been supplying our customers with the finest fish and seafood for over 40 years. From our internationally renowned Oyster Bar Restaurant and through the products we sell globally, we pride ourselves on provenance, quality and sustainability.
We are in the envious position where we can enjoy all the great outdoors has to offer; beautiful beaches, views, walks, wildlife and outdoor sports, as well as not being far from Dunoon, Helensburgh, Dumbarton and Glasgow, to enjoy the benefits of a large town or city.
Our team at Cairndow fulfil a wide variety of roles from our restaurant and retail teams, along with administration, sales and support functions.
If you have a passion for working with sustainably sourced produce and would like to work in a friendly environment, in a great location, then please get in touch.
HR TEAM - CONTACT DETAILS:
Christine Smith, HR Department, Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL, Scotland
E-mail: recruitment@lochfyne.com
Tel: 01499 600462
Our current vacancies are listed here; we are happy to keep your CV on file if there is nothing immediately available.
CURRENT VACANCIES:
- SOUS CHEF (Oyster Bar Restaurant)
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- Job Title: SOUS CHEF
- Contracted Hours: Full time or part time hours available.
- Contract Type: Permanent.
- Salary: Dependent on skills/experience.
- Shifts: Between Monday to Sunday. No late shifts or split shifts (restaurant closes at 5.00pm).
- Other Info: Due to our location and the work shifts, your own transport would be beneficial; car share/transport may be available. Subsidised travel - conditions apply, depending on travel distance and cost.
Job Description:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and highly organised SOUS CHEF to assist with the day to day running of the KITCHEN TEAM, in our award-winning Loch Fyne Oyster Bar Restaurant, ensuring the highest quality of food preparation and service.
Key responsibilities will be to assist the Head Chef with all aspects of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking and presentation; assisting with the supervision and training of the Kitchen Team, ensuring they adhere to food safety and hygiene standards; helping to oversee inventory management, including stock ordering and rotation, managing cost control measures to optimise profitability; plus deputising in the Head Chef's absence, including organising staff rotas to ensure efficient staffing levels.
The successful candidate will need to have strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate a team, be able to work in a fast paced kitchen whilst maintaining attention to detail, as well as having excellent food preparation skills, plus a knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices, together with strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
BENEFITS:
- 28 days holiday per annum (pro-rata).
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Death In Service Scheme.
- Staff discount in our Oyster Bar Restaurant and Deli.
- Staff uniform.
- Employee App with a variety of benefits including; access to a private GP consulation, discounts, legal advice, etc.
RIGHT TO WORK: BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS JOB, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK AND LIVE LEGALLY IN THE UK. THIS CAN BE OBTAINED BY BEING A UK CITIZEN OR BY HAVING UK SETTLEMENT STATUS.
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HOW TO APPLY: Submit your CV to: recruitment@lochfyne.com or contact us for an Application Form - Tel: 01499 600462.
Christine Smith - HR Team, Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL, Scotland.
OUR LOCATION: Clachan, Cairndow - head of Loch Fyne, west coast of Scotland. Just a 45 minute drive / 1 hour bus journey from Dunoon, 50 minute drive from Helensburgh, 1 hour from Dumbarton, 1.5 hours from Glasgow (M8, A82, A83).