Banqueting Chef

The Commercial Hotel; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher hourly rate (above gov rates)

10% service charge to team

Tips all kept by team

Free meals on shift

Wellbeing resources

Career development

Job summary

The Commercial Hotel in Glasgow is seeking a Banqueting Chef who can lead function kitchen operations and elevate guest experiences across events. You will work with the Head Chef, kitchen and FOH teams to deliver memorable hospitality and consistent food quality.

We value passion for craft, team leadership, and the ability to train staff, maintain high cleanliness standards, and manage service during peak events.

Qualifications

• Experience in function kitchen operations and events.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Strong focus on food quality and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of function kitchen operation and staffing.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and FOH to deliver high-quality dining experiences.
• Lead by example to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food quality

Team development

Job description

We’re about much more than hospitality! We’re striving to make life better for people – whether they are team, guests or community, through our everyday actions and decisions. Our team care for others, bring their best and help us move forward, whatever job they do.

We are seeking a Banqueting Chef who understands that their role is not only to deliver great plates of food but be a pivotal part of our kitchen teams, working with the Head Chef, kitchen, Front of House teams and the General Manager to deliver great hospitality and experiences to our guest and the team.

As our Banqueting Chef at you will:

• be passionate about your craft and all aspects of Kitchen Management and food experiences.
• be responsible for all aspects of function Kitchen operation and team in the absence of the Head Chef.
• work with your chefs to deliver a high quality of dishes across the functions and other food outlets.
• lead from the front, guiding and developing your team to deliver consistent standards of cleanliness, tidiness and food service as well as an engaged and motivated team.

Skill and experience are necessary to do this job, but more than anything else, we want someone who shares our vision of a hospitality industry that is better and sees themselves being part of the team who can make this happen!

We pay a fair wage – with our hourly pay being higher than the Government rates, at a minimum. Your earnings will be further enhanced by our 10% service charges and other tips that guests leave – with 100% of tips being retained by the team.

We make life better for our team by:

• Offering great perks and benefits to be enjoyed by you and your family!
• Sharing our profits with you after 1 year of service
• Giving you free meals, soft drinks and hot drinks on shift
• Listening to our team via surveys and feedback sessions
• Offering free wellbeing services and resources, for help whenever you need it
• Creating great learning and development opportunities to support your career