Job Description

Job Ref:

CH2374

Branch:

Thainstone House

Location:

Inverurie, Aberdeenshire

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive Salary + extensive benefits package + service charge up to 2000 per year

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Hours per week:

45

Posted date:

05/06/2025

Closing date:

07/07/2025

Join Crerar Hotels - Where Passion Meets Hospitality!

Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospitality? At

Crerar Hotels

, we believe in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests - and that starts with

YOU

! Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, we have fantastic opportunities across our stunning hotels in Scotland and in the Lake District.



As a

Sous Chef

at Crerar Hotels, you will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef to uphold and elevate our kitchen's high standards. With your experience and energy, you'll help inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food consistently, even in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Your passion for food will shine through in every aspect of your role, from food preparation to the creation of new dishes and menus. You'll also provide leadership and guidance to the team, offering training and development to ensure continuous improvement. Adhering to the highest food hygiene standards, you'll ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean, organised kitchen. In collaboration with the Head Chef, you'll monitor portion control, manage waste, and maintain stock control, ensuring profitability while upholding the quality our guests expect. Flexible working hours, including early, late, and split shifts, will be required to meet the needs of the role.

Why Work with Us?

On top of the fantastic benefits below, we offer a competative salary



At Crerar Hotels, we truly value our team, and that's why we offer:

Wagestream

- Get instant access to your earned wages when you need them.

YuLife

- Enjoy health and well-being rewards, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and Virtual GP appointments.

Echo

- Our brand-new communications platform keeps you connected and engaged.

Career Development

- We invest in our people with fantastic training and progression opportunities.

Employee recognition and reward scheme

- celebrating anniversaries from 1 year onwards with incredible awards, vouchers and extra holiday days.

Exclusive Discounts

- Stay, dine, and relax at our beautiful hotels at special team rates.

Work in Breathtaking Locations

- From the Scottish Highlands to coastal escapes, our hotels are truly spectacular!

Be Part of Something Special.

Come and join a team that cares about its people and delivers amazing experiences every day.

Apply now

and start your journey with Crerar Hotels!


Do you believe it's essential to exceed expectations?



Then we want to work with you!



Thainstone House has a rich history, dating back to the 18th century. Once a grand private home, it's now an elegant Aberdeenshire hotel where guests are welcomed with warmth and traditional Scottish hospitality.



Because the team at Thainstone House are on a mission: to create memories that last a lifetime. We're highly motivated, driven to succeed and focussed on making our guests' journey the best it can be. Of course, we also like to have a good time along the way.



Standing proudly in acres of its own woodland, Thainstone House is less than 10 minutes' drive from the small town of Inverurie. The locals are polite, humble people - the kind who appreciate the Scottish produce available in their independent shops, lovely restaurants and great bars.



Inverurie offers all the amenities of modern life, too. It's well connected, with direct trains running regularly to Aberdeen, taking just 25 minutes, as well as to Inverness. Aberdeen airport is only 20 minutes' drive away, with flights across the UK and to a handful of European destinations.



As a beautiful mansion house in such an ideal location, Thainstone House is a popular choice for weddings, as well as spa and leisure guests and business travellers. Working here is an opportunity to further your career as part of a successful, award-winning team.



Can we tempt you to join us?

Three reasons to choose a career with Crerar Hotels

Destination locations

Scotland provides a sought-after quality of life, ideal for outdoorsy types. Urbanites may find there are limitations, with reduced public transport, small local shops and occasionally - the ultimate modern hardship - patchy phone signal. But those who take that in their stride find that they discover true peace and quiet, wake up to incredible scenery and have Scotland's natural larder to feast on daily.

Talent development

We always aim to progress staff internally where possible, which means a number of our team have been with us long-term. They've chosen to make a life in one (or more!) of our locations, building themselves a varied career in the Scottish hospitality industry.

Shaped by our values

We share the spirit of Scotland through our values. We take

pride

in providing a truly

authentic

experience; we're

warm

in personality,

curious

to get to know our guests and

confident

in sharing our knowledge. We take what we do seriously, but our

humour

means we also see the lighter side. Above all, we're comfortable saying, "we are who we are!"