Head Chef

Lisini Pub Company Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Food & Generous Discounts

Recognition & Celebration

Wellbeing Support

Fair Pay & Financial Support

Perks You’ll Actually Use

Grow With Us

Flexible Working

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Lisini Pub Company Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to lead Angels kitchen team, driving high standards in a busy operation.

You will oversee food preparation, cooking and cleaning, manage menus, ensure food safety and quality, and work with the General Manager and executive team to achieve the establishment’s goals. The role offers generous benefits and opportunities for development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef.
• Experience managing teams in a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Keen eye for detail and commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking and cleaning.
• Maintain kitchen equipment as required.
• Supervise chefs and kitchen staff, ensuring a cohesive team environment.
• Resolve issues to maintain smooth foodservice operations.
• Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure efficiency at all times.
• Plan menus based on ingredient availability and costings.
• Ensure staff adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations, maintaining a clean kitchen.
• Inspect raw and cooked food to guarantee the highest quality.
• Collaborate with the General Manager, Executive Chef and operations team to achieve establishment goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Head Chef to lead our Angels kitchen team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, highly organised, and capable of running a busy kitchen to the highest standards.

What you’ll do:

• Direct all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleaning.

• Maintain kitchen equipment as required.

• Supervise chefs and kitchen staff, ensuring a cohesive team environment.

• Resolve any issues as they arise to maintain smooth foodservice operations.

• Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure efficiency at all times.

• Plan menus based on ingredient availability and costings.

• Ensure all staff adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations, maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen.

• Inspect raw and cooked food to guarantee the highest quality.

• Collaborate with the General Manager, Executive Chef, and operations team to achieve the establishment’s goals.

What you bring:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

• Experience managing teams within a busy kitchen environment.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.

• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to high standards.

What we offer you:

• Great Food & Generous Discounts
  Enjoy 50% off food when dining with friends and family, plus 20% off events across our venues.
• Recognition & Celebration
  We value loyalty and hard work, with long service awards and our Annual Lisini Ball a fantastic evening dedicated to celebrating our team.
• Wellbeing Support, Whenever You Need It
  Our Employee Assistance Programme, in partnership with The Burnt Chef Project, offers 24/7 confidential support for your mental health and wellbeing.
• Fair Pay & Financial Support
  Alongside competitive pay, you’ll have access Level our on-demand pay system giving you more control with integrated savings, smart budgeting tools, and expert financial guidance.
• Perks You’ll Actually Use
  From complimentary daily soup, tea, coffee and soft drinks on shift, to free golf membership, we make sure you’re looked after.
• Grow With Us
  We’re passionate about developing our teams, with clear opportunities for career progression, structured learning pathways, and the support you need to build a long‑term career in hospitality.
• Flexible Working
  We offer flexible shift patterns wherever possible, helping you balance work with life outside of it.
• Pension Scheme
  Helping you plan ahead for the future with our company pension.

We’ll reward you, invest in you, and give you every opportunity to thrive.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re happy to discuss any adjustments or support you might need once appointed.

So why not join the family? We’d love to meet you.