Head Chef

The Social Hub; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and dynamic hospitality company is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead their kitchen operations. This role is perfect for someone with a strong culinary background and leadership skills, who thrives in a creative environment. You will be responsible for maintaining high culinary standards, managing a talented team, and developing exciting menus that reflect local cuisine while ensuring profitability. Join a forward-thinking company that values authenticity and diversity, and make a lasting impact in the food industry while enjoying fantastic perks and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Discounts at properties in Europe

Opportunities for growth

Fun workplace events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in kitchens, preferably internationally.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and culinary standards.
• Manage, train, and recruit chefs to foster a passionate team.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Culinary Standards

Cost Control

Menu Development

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Supplier Relationship Management

Planning Skills

Education

Food Safety Level 3

Job description

Your Mission Should You Choose To Accept It...

We are looking for someone with stacks of experience who can help put our newly branded F&B concept on the map. It is critical that you can bring a great sense of ownership and personality to the team and lead the kitchen operations in your location to help make it a massive success. You have the knowledge and experience to build the reputation of the kitchen operations. A real passion for a variety of cuisines and your natural leadership skills will mean huge success. You will be in the spotlight at center stage in the restaurant. This is an opportunity for you to solidify your reputation in the food industry, teach others and build a legacy for many years to come.

In Case You Don’t Know Who We Are:

Known for being the rule breakers in hospitality, TSH is a fun, creative and inspiring environment where everyone can work, stay, learn and play and most importantly – be themselves. As an employer we look, act and think like a hotel, but instead we offer a lot more. Think student accommodation, long and short stay options, gyms, talks, events, rooftop bar and eat & drink escapes as well as community and coworking spaces. Located in The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, France and Spain with several new openings on the way, this hybrid hospitality concept may take root in the heart of Europe, but our plans are set for going global.

What You’ll Do

• Overall responsibility for daily operations in the kitchen.
• Responsibility for the culinary standards of the restaurant, cost control, collaborating with the F&B Director in menu development with innovative and sensational dishes, taking into account factors including seasonal availability and the number of customers.
• Set and maintain the quality standard for the kitchen team.
• Manage, train and recruit a brigade of chefs to ensure a real sense of passion and community.
• Ensure compliance with all government regulations concerning health, safety, or other requirements.
• Responsibility for maintaining and building relationships with food suppliers in line with company policy.
• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to ensure a smooth and (highly!) profitable overall operation.
• Maintain food GP in line with company policy.
• Maintain staff payroll, monitor budget and control expenses with a focus on food & waste and labor costs.

Who You Are

• You have at least 5 years of relevant management experience in various kitchens, preferably internationally.
• Excellent knowledge and passion for the local cuisine.
• You have excellent planning skills.
• Fluent in English; know more? The more the merrier!
• Food Safety Level 3 or an equivalent.
• Experience in coaching and educating interns.
• You’re proactive with an innovative mind-set focused on constant improvement.
• You’re comfortable in an ambitious and informal working environment with team members from around the world.
• Comfortable dealing with time limits and high-quality standards.
• You’re a source of inspiration as you lead and motivate the kitchen team.
• You’re legally allowed to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work at a dynamic, multi-national company. Not just another hotel - we’re a game changing innovator, challenging every convention and defining the future.
• The chance to learn and grow in your role with the potential for future growth.
• Awesome discounts in all our properties in Europe and not just for you, but also for your friends and family!
• A wonderful workplace to call home, full of events, fun colleagues and all the other amazing salary/benefits stuff.

Who you are, is how we want you to be. To us, hybrid hospitality goes across the board, from how we service our guests to how we represent ourselves. Here, everyone belongs, and we welcome people no matter their nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion or culture. Your authenticity keeps our team diverse. Come as you are.