Head Chef | Glasgow | £55k-£70k | High-Volume, Quality Kitchen

Ellis Mack Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellis Mack Recruitment is working with a high-profile independent bar and restaurant group opening in Glasgow to recruit a Head Chef for a new site in the city centre. The role offers a competitive package (£55,000–£70,000) and real scope for progression as the concept grows.

You will lead a quality-led kitchen, drive seasonal menus, manage stock and costs, train staff, and ensure top-class service across all periods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef within a quality-led contemporary bar or restaurant (non-hotel).
• Strong passion for food, ingredients, and modern cooking techniques.
• Driven to deliver first-class standards across all kitchen functions.
• Demonstrated career stability, loyalty and progression.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Maintain and drive consistently high food standards across all services.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen team members.
• Manage daily stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships.
• Oversee all areas of kitchen management, including: Food cost control, EH&S, menu design, KPIs.
• Create a positive, professional, high-performing kitchen culture.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Food safety

Menu design

KPI management

Job description

Ellis Mack Recruitment is working with a high-profile independent bar and restaurant group opening in Glasgow to recruit a Head Chef for a new site in the city centre. The role offers a competitive package (£55,000–£70,000) and real scope for progression as the concept grows.

You will lead a quality-led kitchen, drive seasonal menus, manage stock and costs, train staff, and ensure top-class service across all periods.