At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring high standards and mentoring fellow chefs.
- Company: Join Buzzworks, a vibrant hospitality group with 22 stylish venues across Scotland.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible shifts, competitive salary, staff discounts, and wellness support.
- Other info: Opportunities for internal progression and extra holidays after service milestones.
- Why this job: Be part of a community that values great food, creativity, and personal growth.
- Qualifications: Seeking enthusiastic chefs with leadership skills and a passion for quality.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 38000 £ per year.
At Buzzworks, we are more than just a hospitality group, we are a community. With 22 stylish venues (and growing!) across Scotland, we deliver outstanding food and incredible hospitality experiences with personality, flair, and attention to detail. If you are passionate about great food, great people, and great standards, you will feel right at home here.
Flexible working – shifts that work around your life. Training & Development, we support your journey. Stream App – access your wages before payday. Top 100 Best Companies to work for. 40% staff discount across all Buzzworks venues. Internal progression opportunities, we promote from within. Extra holidays after 1, 3, and 5 years' service. Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance, wellness hub, discounted gym.
The Works
As a 2nd Head Chef, you’ll be a vital part of the kitchen leadership team, supporting your Head Chef and stepping up when needed. You will help deliver dishes to spec every time, lead a team, and contribute to kitchen profitability and performance with consistency and pride.
Responsibilities
- Leading the kitchen team to deliver high standards during service
- Supporting rota efficiency and managing kitchen GP
- Helping maintain stock levels and control
- Mentoring, developing, and motivating chefs at every level
- Running daily briefings in the Head Chef’s absence
- Ensuring full compliance with health & food safety standards
- Creating an open, honest kitchen culture where people thrive
- Building strong comms between kitchen and FOH teams
This is a hands-on role for someone with energy, leadership skills, and a love of consistency and creativity in equal measure.
Qualifications
- Enthusiastic, experienced, and team-focused
- Detail-obsessed and committed to quality at every level
- Confident working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
- Comfortable with ordering, rota planning, and GP control
- A mentor who supports others and keeps standards high
Buzzworks is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse, empowered team is key to our mission: To make people feel great through hospitality.
*Salary plus Tronc 2nd Head Chef EH31 2AB £36,000 to £38,000 per year Excellent Tronc
2nd Head Chef in Gullane employer: Bonnie Badger
At Buzzworks, we pride ourselves on being more than just a hospitality group; we are a vibrant community dedicated to delivering exceptional food and memorable experiences. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, flexible working hours, and extensive training and development opportunities, we ensure our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in a supportive environment where your passion for great food and leadership can flourish, all while enjoying generous staff discounts and additional holidays for long service.
