Sous Chef

We, The Printed Group; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in North Berwick is searching for a talented Sous Chef to join their culinary team in spring 2026. The role requires significant experience in a quality-driven kitchen, strong management skills, and a charismatic leadership style. You'll be responsible for inspiring the kitchen team, delivering exceptional dining experiences, and implementing health and safety procedures. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including training and wellness resources.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Estate based incentive and discount schemes

Generous Refer a Friend Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a fast-moving, quality driven kitchen.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a culinary team.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Deliver high-quality dining experiences.
• Plan and implement food and menus closely with the Executive Chef.
• Assist with daily operations and monitor stock levels.
• Implement health and safety procedures in the kitchen.

Skills

Experience in a fast-moving kitchen

Ability to manage a culinary team

Excellent communication skills

Creative and charismatic

Attention to detail

Job description

Competitive Salary, Based On Experience.

Delivering memorable, warm, and professional service to our members and guests is key to everything we do. To achieve this, we want to attract the very best people to work with us.

Archerfield is one of Scotland’s leading destinations for golf, luxury stays, events and world-class spa treatments, with a range of accommodation from suites and lodges to coastal cottages and a grand mansion house. Situated on the stunning East Lothian coastline, we are just 18 miles from Edinburgh and a short distance from North Berwick, Haddington and other East Lothian towns.

After a hugely successful 2025 season, we are looking to expand our culinary team and are searching for a talented Sous Chef to join our high-quality kitchen team from spring 2026.

What you'll be doing in this role:

• Playing a crucial part in the leading, developing and inspiring of the wider kitchen team.
• Helping to Consistently Deliver a high-quality dining experience, always putting our Customer First.
• Working closely with the Executive Chef in planning and implementing food and menus.
• Overall assistance of responsibilities for the kitchen’s daily operations.
• Monitoring and controlling stock levels accordingly.
• Implementation of health and safety procedures in the kitchen.

Who are we looking for:

• Significant experience in a fast-moving, quality driven kitchen.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a culinary team.
• Charismatic, creative and experienced at Sous Chef level.
• Someone with a positive attitude and a professional and courteous manner.
• Someone with drive, ambition and flair as well as being able to Consider What’s Next and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• A highly motivated individual who possesses a sense of pride in your attention to detail.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills and ability to Collaborate with Purpose.

What we give you:

• Competitive Salary, Based On Experience.
• Estate based incentive and discount schemes.
• External Discounts and Offers scheme.
• Generous Refer a Friend Benefits.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health and wellness resources.

Application Deadline:

The deadline for all applications is Friday 30th January 2026.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience, please send CV and covering letter via link to our Executive Chef Derek Johnstone.