Senior Sous Chef

Job Ref: RAD1450

Branch: Seamill Hydro Hotel

Location: Seamill Hydro Hotel, West Kilbride

Salary/Benefits: Highly Competitive Rate (DOE) Plus Tips and Benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 45

Posted date: 29/09/2026

Closing date: 29/10/2026

Senior Sous Chef

Seamill Hydro Hotel

Full-Time

We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Seamill Hydro Hotel. If you are a passionate culinary professional with strong leadership skills, a creative flair, and a dedication to delivering outstanding dining experiences, we would love to hear from you. As Senior Sous Chef, you will play an integral role in our culinary leadership team, working closely with our Head Chef to manage and elevate all kitchen operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual ready to take on significant responsibility and contribute to the continued success of our acclaimed dining offerings.

At RAD Hotel Group, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences through exceptional hospitality, distinctive venues, and a commitment to excellence. Our award-winning collection of hotels and venues across Scotland each have their own unique personality, but all share the same RAD values: quality, passion, and genuine care for our guests and people.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day management of the kitchen, deputising in their absence.
• Leading your team to deliver exceptional food quality, presentation, and service across the restaurant, weddings, and events.
• Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to consistently high standards.
• Supervising, coaching, and developing junior chefs to support their growth and maintain a positive team culture.
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, menu costing, and minimising waste to maximise efficiency.
• Ensuring the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and health safety are maintained at all times.
• Working collaboratively with front-of-house and wider hotel teams to deliver an outstanding guest experience.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-quality kitchen.
• Experience working within a hotel or busy restaurant environment, with banqueting experience advantageous.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Professional cookery qualifications and a good understanding of stock control and kitchen costing.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude and a genuine passion for developing others and delivering exceptional food.

What We'll Offer You:

• Competitive hourly rate of pay.
• Weekly pay.
• 4-weekly tips.
• Complimentary membership to our newly renovated Hydro Health Club.
• Career progression opportunities within RAD Hotel Group.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Staff meals whilst on duty.
• Uniform provided.
• Discounts across all RAD Hotel Group venues.
• Birthday Incentive.
• Length of service awards.

This Victorian hotel in Ayrshire stands only metres from the beach and enjoys dramatic views over the Ayrshire countryside, the Firth of Clyde and the majestic mountains of Arran.