Sous Chef - Mon to Fri - Glasgow & Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Salary: Up to £36,000
- Location: Glasgow & Edinburgh and travel to Belfast
- Mon to Fri schedule
Title: Sous Chef - Mon to Fri
Salary: £36,500 per annum
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- Birthday off
- 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
- Secondary career leave
- Wedding/commitment day leave
- Free meals on shift
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts available from Perkbox app (high street shops to holidays & cinema)
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
We are looking for a passionate and creative Sous Chef who is obsessed with food and committed to delivering high quality dining experiences. This role will support the head chef in all aspects of kitchen operations and contribute to menu development.
Responsibilities
- Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards set by the head chef; ensure food safety standards are adhered to at all times.
- Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and maintain the station with supplies and cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
- Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste are considered at all times.
- Team Collaboration – communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and support colleagues; coach junior chefs to support development.
- Menu Development – collaborate with the head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
- Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area, ensuring equipment is in good working order.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working as a Sous Chef or similar role.
- Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Alignment with BaxterStorey core values.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion means we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
