Lead with experience. Cook with purpose. Set the standard.

Breadalbane Inn is looking for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team.

This is not a “senior line cook” position. We’re looking for a chef with fine-dining or high-end full-service experience who is ready to take real ownership, lead a team, and help drive the day-to-day operation of our kitchens.

Working alongside the Head Chef, you’ll help lead service across Scozia Italian Kitchen and Fergusson Room Pub, ensuring our food, people, and kitchen operations consistently meet a high standard.

The Role

- Lead and support the kitchen team through busy services
- Step into a leadership role when the Head Chef/Sous Chef are not on site
- Train, mentor, and hold team members accountable to kitchen standards
- Oversee prep, station organization, timing, and execution
- Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and portioning
- Assist with menus, specials, recipes, and kitchen systems
- Support ordering, inventory, food storage, and waste control
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
- Communicate effectively with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and Front of House team
- Identify problems and take action before they impact service
- Lead by example and help build a qualified, positive, accountable kitchen culture

Experience We’re Looking For

Fine-dining or high-end full-service restaurant experience is required.

The ideal candidate will have:

- Several years of professional kitchen experience
- Previous leadership experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous, Chef de Partie, Lead Cook, or similar




- Strong knowledge of professional kitchen operations and service
- Experience leading and developing a kitchen team
- A robust understanding of timing, prep, organization, and service execution
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- The ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure
- A strong understanding of food safety and sanitation
- A genuine passion for food and an uncompromising approach to quality

We’re looking for experience, maturity, and leadership, not simply a title.

Who You Are

You’re the person the team looks to when service gets busy.

You see what needs to be done and take ownership. You know how to keep a kitchen organized, communicate clearly under pressure, and hold yourself and your team to a high standard.

Most importantly, you’re ready to lead, develop, and grow with the kitchen team at Breadalbane Inn.

What We Offer

- Competitive wage based on experience
- Tip pool
- Health & dental perks after three months
- Staff meals
- Professional, supportive kitchen environment
- Experience across two unique restaurant concepts
- Opportunity to grow into a larger kitchen leadership role

Ready to Lead?

If you have the experience, confidence, and drive to lead a professional kitchen, and you’re committed to excellence on every plate, we want to hear from you.

Send us your resume and tell us why you’re ready to take the next step with Breadalbane Inn.

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 44.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance

Experience:

- Leadership: 2 years (required)
- Fine dining: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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