Recently awarded Aberdeen City & Shire Hospitality Employer of the Year, as well as 2 Michelin Keys, and rated number 1 by Conde Naste Readers Choice, The Fife Arms Hotel, located in the village of Braemar in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, is recruiting an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to join the team!
As Pastry Sous Chef r, you will support the Executive Chef and Head Chef in their duties to ensure the smooth running of pastry section to the highest standards.
You will work with our Executive Chef and Head Chef to create and develop dishes and menus for both the Clunie Dining Room (Afternoon Tea and Dinner) and Flying Stag Pub, as well as event spaces, using the very best of local and national natural resources and ingredients.
As Pastry Sous Chef, you will be responsible for: Ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient running of the Pastry section of the kitchen.
Demonstrating a committed approach to the development of creative menus and service in the Pastry section of the kitchen.
Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at the hotel.
Training and delegation of tasks to the junior members of the team.
Preparing orders on a daily basis, whilst keeping in mind stock usage, menu planning and business levels.
Ensuring the cleanliness, stock control, organisation, and standards of the Pastry section of the kitchen.
Our successful Pastry Sous Chef will have: Proven experience from within a similar luxury hospitality environment.
A true passion for food and all treats sweet and savoury.
The enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Innovation, creativity, and attention to detail.
Experience of supervising and guiding others.
Youll be surrounded by a team with a creative flair, a desire to learn and grow, as well as a passion for delivering some of the best food and brilliant service within Scotland, all striving to go beyond for guests, our team, and the community.
Whats in it for you?
48-hour contract - 5 days on/2 days off - overtime paid in accordance with Hotel's overtime policy Assistance in finding your home in the Scottish Highlands 30 days holiday Free annual guest experience for you and a plus one Enhanced pension scheme Free food and drinks whilst on shift Generous Artfarm-wide discounts including our properties in Somerset, Scottish Highlands, London, Los Angeles, New York and Menorca!
Amazing sports and social events led by local social committees Life Assurance Health benefits including a health cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Career development opportunities tailored around your aspirations and goals About Artfarm and The Fife Arms Hotel Artfarm is a one-of-a-kind independent hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth.
Renowned for developing and reinventing distinctive sites including the award-winning Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, The Fish Shop Restaurant & Fish Mongers in Ballater, The Audley Public House & Mount Street Restaurant in Mayfair, London, Manuela restaurant in Los Angeles and New York, Roth Bar, Da Costa Italian Restaurant and Durslade Farm Shop in Somerset, and Cantina Restaurant in Menorca.
Artfarm uniquely brings together art, community, education, people, and place.
Located in the heart of Braemar, the hotel houses 46 beautifully appointed bedrooms - each one a homage to place, person, or event with links to the area along with the stunning Albamhor Spa and some of the most unique event spaces.
Dining experiences extend to the Clunie Dining Room showcasing the art of open wood-fire cooking, The Flying Stag Pub serving up local beers and firm Scottish favourites, Berties our glamorous and elegant Whisky Bar, Elsas our Art Deco Cocktail Bar, and our more relaxed Drawing Room all of which celebrate the best in local ingredients and are expertly prepared by our dedicated culinary team.
Want to join the family?
Apply today!
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