Junior Sous Chef
Join Buzzworks Holdings as a Junior Sous Chef in Edinburgh, where you will support kitchen leadership to deliver consistently excellent food and service. This role matters because it helps maintain quality, efficiency and a positive team culture that keeps guests returning.
Purpose of the role
As Junior Sous Chef you will assist the Head/Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations, contribute to menu preparation, maintain food safety and help develop junior cooks. You will be a hands-on leader who ensures dishes are prepared to standard during busy service periods.
Key responsibilities
- Support the Sous/Head Chef in planning and executing menus and daily specials.
- Prepare and cook dishes to specification during service and for events.
- Supervise and coach kitchen staff, delegating tasks and maintaining morale.
- Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation standards.
- Manage stock rotation, assist with ordering and minimise food waste.
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety regulations.
- Contribute to a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment.
Essential Skills And Experience
- Practical kitchen experience in a professional, high-volume catering environment.
- Ability to prepare a range of dishes to a consistent standard under pressure.
- Basic supervisory experience or demonstrable ability to lead small teams.
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
- Strong organisation, time management and communication skills.
Desirable Skills And Experience
- Experience with menu development or costing.
- Knowledge of seasonal ingredients and contemporary cooking techniques.
- Experience in front-of-house collaboration for service planning.
Qualifications
- Relevant culinary qualifications are advantageous but not always required; demonstrable professional experience may substitute.
- Food hygiene certification is desirable or willingness to obtain one.
What Buzzworks Holdings offers
Employment: Full-time, Permanent.
Pay: £33,400 to £35,600 per annum.
The company offers a benefits package typical for catering and hospitality roles, which may include opportunities for training and development, a workplace pension scheme, staff meals and on-shift discounts, supportive career progression and a workplace culture focused on teamwork and professional growth.
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Junior Sous Chef - Scotts South Queensferry employer: Buzzworks Holdings
Buzzworks Holdings is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where culinary creativity thrives. With a strong focus on employee development and teamwork, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills in a high-volume kitchen while being part of a forward-thinking hospitality group that values quality and innovation across Scotland.
