Are you passionate about good food but strung out from long or antisocial hours? Is your culinary imagination firing but your work-life balance failing? Does living island life make your heart sing but the thought of split shifts make it sink?

We know that kitchen life can be challenging, and that talented chefs are worth their weight in caviar right now. So, we’ve taken a good, honest look at our kitchen teams to focus on what’s important and introduce new, innovative ways of working.

You will also have the opportunity to work across our thriving kitchens in a combined team, gaining a unique insight into different culinary styles and learning from our exceptional Head Chef.

So if you’re a Sous Chef with big ideas, boundless enthusiasm and a craving for better balance, we want to hear from you…Another Place Hotel – a place to take your culinary career to new heights. With a team that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact on our guest’s holiday. Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team and guests. At Another Place, we don't just provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.

The role:
At our hotel, we’re looking for a team who are passionate about Islay and our local food and drink producers, and are eager to be a part of this incredible way of life.

As the Sous Chef at Another Place Hotel, you’ll bring culinary passion, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail to the team. Collaborating closely with the head chef, you'll craft innovative menus, oversee operations, and ensure top-notch food quality. Your leadership will inspire and guide the kitchen team, fostering harmony and efficiency. With your culinary finesse and unwavering commitment, you'll deliver extraordinary dining experiences to our guests.

Our commitment to our team is reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.

What your days could look like:

• Act as the deputy in the absence of the Head Chef and managing the kitchen.
• Ensuring training is conducted and recorded according to standards.
• Assisting the Head Chef in organising, supervising, and controlling the kitchen operation, ensuring team fulfil their duties to the hotel's standards.
• Providing effective and courteous guest service, handling queries, complaints, and resolving issues.
• Upholding the hotel's standards of appearance, cleanliness, and hygiene in the kitchen areas.
• Monitoring and checking the work of all chefs.
• Managing all areas of the kitchen and the team.
• Controlling schedules to ensure sufficient chefs are on duty and maximum productivity is maintained.
• Comply with legal requirements such as Food and Hygiene Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act, and Fire Regulations.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation, cooking, and portioning of food dishes, including team meals, maintaining the hotel's quality standards.
• Ensure proper usage and maintenance of operating equipment, reporting any deviations from safety standards to the Head Chef or General Manager.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and General Manager to conduct weekly kitchen audits.

Job skills & requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar establishment
• NVQ 1 Food Hygiene certificate/training
• Interest and passion for the food industry
• Flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns
• Basic computer skills
• Creative and is aware what trends are in the catering business
• Excellent International culinary knowledge across various cuisine types
• Management experience
• Good team player
• Good leader/team motivator
• Decision maker
• Calm under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Desire and ability to train others
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Confidence in dealing with team and guests
• Own transport is essential 

What we can offer in return:

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – Islay ‘the queen’ of the Hebridean archipelago off the west coast of Scotland
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place Hotels and Watergate Bay Hotel
• Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located above the dunes of a seven-mile beach on the Scottish island of Islay, you'll never be short on inspiration. Working at Another Place isn't just a job - it's a transformative career opportunity. Apply now and join us in creating memorable experiences that our guests and team remember for a lifetime.

Are you passionate about good food but strung out from long or antisocial hours? Is your culinary imagination firing but your work-life balance failing? Does living island life make your heart sing but the thought of split shifts make it sink?

We know that kitchen life can be challenging, and that talented chefs are worth their weight in caviar right now. So, we’ve taken a good, honest look at our kitchen teams to focus on what’s important and introduce new, innovative ways of working.

You will also have the opportunity to work across our thriving kitchens in a combined team, gaining a unique insight into different culinary styles and learning from our exceptional Head Chef.

So if you’re a Sous Chef with big ideas, boundless enthusiasm and a craving for better balance, we want to hear from you…Another Place Hotel – a place to take your culinary career to new heights. With a team that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact on our guest’s holiday. Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team and guests. At Another Place, we don't just provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.

The role:
At our hotel, we’re looking for a team who are passionate about Islay and our local food and drink producers, and are eager to be a part of this incredible way of life.

As the Sous Chef at Another Place Hotel, you’ll bring culinary passion, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail to the team. Collaborating closely with the head chef, you'll craft innovative menus, oversee operations, and ensure top-notch food quality. Your leadership will inspire and guide the kitchen team, fostering harmony and efficiency. With your culinary finesse and unwavering commitment, you'll deliver extraordinary dining experiences to our guests.

Our commitment to our team is reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.

What your days could look like:

• Act as the deputy in the absence of the Head Chef and managing the kitchen.
• Ensuring training is conducted and recorded according to standards.
• Assisting the Head Chef in organising, supervising, and controlling the kitchen operation, ensuring team fulfil their duties to the hotel's standards.
• Providing effective and courteous guest service, handling queries, complaints, and resolving issues.
• Upholding the hotel's standards of appearance, cleanliness, and hygiene in the kitchen areas.
• Monitoring and checking the work of all chefs.
• Managing all areas of the kitchen and the team.
• Controlling schedules to ensure sufficient chefs are on duty and maximum productivity is maintained.
• Comply with legal requirements such as Food and Hygiene Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act, and Fire Regulations.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation, cooking, and portioning of food dishes, including team meals, maintaining the hotel's quality standards.
• Ensure proper usage and maintenance of operating equipment, reporting any deviations from safety standards to the Head Chef or General Manager.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and General Manager to conduct weekly kitchen audits.

Job skills & requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar establishment
• NVQ 1 Food Hygiene certificate/training
• Interest and passion for the food industry
• Flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns
• Basic computer skills
• Creative and is aware what trends are in the catering business
• Excellent International culinary knowledge across various cuisine types
• Management experience
• Good team player
• Good leader/team motivator
• Decision maker
• Calm under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Desire and ability to train others
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Confidence in dealing with team and guests
• Own transport is essential 

What we can offer in return:

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – Islay ‘the queen’ of the Hebridean archipelago off the west coast of Scotland
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place Hotels and Watergate Bay Hotel
• Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located above the dunes of a seven-mile beach on the Scottish island of Islay, you'll never be short on inspiration. Working at Another Place isn't just a job - it's a transformative career opportunity. Apply now and join us in creating memorable experiences that our guests and team remember for a lifetime.