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Sous Chef

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Here at the world renowned Glenfiddich Distillery, we are recruiting for a Sous Chef to assist our Head Chef in delivering exceptional food. Also, to supervise service and operations where delegated, including public outlets, special events and large catering, private dining and VIP housing provisions.

Main Responsibility

As well as supporting our Head Chef in delivering excellence across all visitor centre operations, the Sous Chef will ensure the highest standards in service and food quality within their own output along with any delegated supervision and development of other chefs. Contribute to the creative design and implementation of new dishes, menus and services.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with previous experience of working as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP C in a busy, high quality catering establishment. Who has the ability to work under pressure in a busy, fast paced environment whilst maintaining an eye for detail, staying calm and supporting others. Is passionate for continual improvement and possesses the ability to identify opportunities. Has a clear understanding of the requirements of food safety systems, documentation and legislation. And has obtained an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.

What we can offer you

  • We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
  • Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
  • Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
  • Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
  • Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues. 
  • Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
  • Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
  • Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
  • Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
  • Learning resources to help you be your best self.

About William Grant & Sons

A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.

OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY

Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive.

William Grant & Sons

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