2nd Head Chef - Vic's & The Vine

Buzzworks Holdings; Scotland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE £45000*

Flexible working - shifts that work

Training & Development

Stream App - access your wages before

Top 100 Best Companies to work for

40% staff discount across Buzzworks

Internal progression opportunities

Extra holidays after 1, 3, and 5 years

Wellbeing support - EAP, wellness hub,

Job summary

Buzzworks Holdings in Scotland is seeking a 2nd Head Chef to join its kitchen leadership team. You’ll support the Head Chef, lead a busy team, and ensure dishes are delivered to spec with consistency and pride.

This hands-on role rewards energy, leadership, and a passion for creativity in high-volume service, with opportunities for training, development, and progression within a supportive hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Energetic, hands-on leader with a passion for consistency and creativity.
• Experience delivering high standards in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to mentor chefs and develop talent while maintaining GP and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high standards during service.
• Support rota efficiency and manage kitchen GP.
• Help maintain stock levels and control.
• Mentor, develop, and motivate chefs at every level.
• Run daily briefings in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Ensure full compliance with health and food safety standards.
• Create an open, honest kitchen culture with strong kitchen/FOH communication.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stock control

Rota planning

Mentoring

Health & safety

GP control

Job description

At Buzzworks, we are more than just a hospitality group, we are a community. With multiple venues 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.

Take a Look At The Brilliant Things We Do

www.lovefoodfeelgood.com

The Buzz

• OTE £45000*
• 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’ll help deliver dishes to spec every time, lead a team, and contribute to kitchen profitability and performance with consistency and pride.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• 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.

We Are Looking For Great Chefs That Are

• 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