Imagine starting your day with a delivery of freshly harvested vegetables from the islands kitchen garden. Baskets of kale, herbs, courgettes, tomatoes arrive at the door, still carrying the scent of the soil. Alongside this, freshly caught fish from surrounding waters, or locally sourced venison. Baking sourdough rolls, making preserves, cooking for appreciative guests and crew.This is a chefs daily life on Tanera.We are part of a forward-thinking restoration and hospitality project, rooted in sustainability, community, and creativity. Our aim is to create something truly special: authentic guest experiences in one of the most stunning landscapes in Scotland, with food and hospitality at the heart of everything we do.Food here is not an afterthought. It is a celebration of season, land and sea. Our ethos is to cook thoughtfully, waste little, and share wholesome, nourishing food with everyone on the island

from our hardworking crew to our valued guests.At the centre of the islands food offering is our state-of-the-art central production kitchen (CPU). Its fitted with cutting edge equipment, giving the team the tools to work efficiently and creatively at scale without losing craft. But this is no ordinary kitchen role: some of our cooking also happens outdoors and over fire, in more than 15 unique locations across the island.As Sous Chef, youll be joining a friendly, passionate, and caring team of chefs and kitchen porters, who support each other and take pride in delivering healthy, nourishing meals. You will work closely with the Head Chef to shape our kitchen offering, oversee day-to-day operations, and step up to lead with kindness and grace when needed. Youll help guide the team through the rhythm of the seasons, creating menus that make the most of whats available, and delivering dishes that are as memorable as the place theyre served in.What were looking forAt least 2 years experience at Sous Chef level or higher (though all applications considered)A love for seasonal, garden-led cooking, with respect for ingredients delivered fresh from our gardeners and suppliersStrong pastry and baking skills

we bake our own breads, cakes, and desserts daily for crew and guestsOrganisational skills and the ability to positively collaborate across teams

from gardeners and waiters to builders and boatmenA holistic view of food: caring about sustainability, nutrition, and the people you cook forEnthusiasm for both traditional kitchen work and the adventure of outdoor fire cookingYour responsibilitiesLeading food preparation and delegating tasks with clarity and careCooking meals for crew and guests, balancing scale and creativityWorking with the Head Chef on menus and new recipes that tell the story of the islandCreating and delivering pastry and bakery items, including breads, cakes, and dessertsSupporting, mentoring, and inspiring other chefs in the teamMaintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and sustainabilityManaging stocks, orders, and planning in line with seasonal availabilityOccasionally engaging directly with guests, sharing your skills and passionStaying overnight on the island when needed to be part of the rhythm of island lifeWhat we offerA generous salary based on your experience33 days annual leave including public holidaysCompany pension schemeDiscretionary bonusStaff accommodation availableWe are committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse and representative workforce. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.If youre a chef who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and the chance to work in one of Scotlands most extraordinary kitchens with the friendliest team, wed love to hear from you. Please send us your current CV and a cover letter.

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