Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

Village Hotels - Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leisure club membership

Hotel stays discount

Food & drink discount

Friends & family discount

Wagestream benefits

Job summary

Village Hotel Glasgow is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead a high‑volume kitchen, balancing exceptional food quality with strong commercial discipline. You will own the pass, coach the brigade, and bridge the General Manager’s commercial strategy with day‑to‑day execution.

We reward leadership with autonomy, high energy, and a culture of collaboration. Expect a busy service, cost control focus, and an emphasis on safety, training, and delivering consistently outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience running a high‑volume kitchen with a brigade.
• Strong cost control and GP management experience.
• Exceptional leadership and staff development skills.
• Solid knowledge of health, safety and food hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the brigade and the pass, coaching Sous Chefs and Chef de Parties to hit brand standards.
• Drive the commercial agenda, manage wage costs, GP margins, stock pars and waste minimisation.
• Ensure total compliance with health, safety and food hygiene regulations and keep the kitchen EH0 ready.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Commercial acumen

People management

Coaching

Job description

Role: Head Chef

Location: Village Hotel Glasgow

Salary: to £50k

There is nothing quite like the energy of a bustling Glasgow kitchen. The pace is electric, the camaraderie is top tier, and the volume is massive. We are looking for a highly commercial, positive, and energetic Head Chef to take the helm at Village Hotel Glasgow.

If you want to step into a kitchen where passion, collaboration, and brilliant leadership come first, keep reading. We need a culinary leader who thrives on building a happy, highly motivated brigade while driving serious commercial results.

The Role Outline: Your Shift at a Glance

As our Head Chef, you are the absolute powerhouse of the kitchen. You will run a multi-faceted operation, seamlessly shifting gears from a heavily booked Pub & Grill service to high volume Meeting and Events banqueting. You will own the pass, champion food quality, and act as the vital bridge between the General Manager's commercial strategy and the brigade's execution on the floor.

Why Village?

At Village, we do hospitality a little differently. We are all about personality, genuine connections, and creating lively spaces for our guests. We back our teams to take ownership, and we actively foster a culture where everyone supports each other to succeed. If you have the commercial grit to manage food costs and the emotional intelligence to coach a Commis Chef through a busy service in a positive way, we will give you the total autonomy to run this kitchen like your own business. Because it really does take a Village.

How the Village Thrives

We live our culture through three simple commitments:

• We Can & We Do: We show up to make a genuine difference and do fantastic work every day, with purpose.

• We Will: Treat each other with respect and dignity. No ego, no drama. We try our best and look out for each other.

• We Care: We care about our impact on guests, the community, and each other.

Your Remit: How You Will Run It

We do not micromanage our Head Chefs. We need someone who knows how to sequence their day and get things done. You will tackle your remit in this order:

• First: The Brigade & The Pass. You are the pace setter. You will lead from the front, running a slick, efficient pass and ensuring every single plate hits our brand standards. You will actively coach, train, and develop your Sous Chefs and Chef de Parties in the moment, making sure the kitchen is a fantastic, supportive place to work.

• Second: The Commercial Control. You will proactively protect the bottom line. You will manage wage costs using tools like TnA, hit your Gross Profit margins dead on, control your stock pars, and minimise waste. You know exactly what a good GP looks like and how to get there while elevating quality.

• Third: The Absolute Standard. You will ensure total, unwavering compliance with all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations. You will run a spotless kitchen that is always EHO ready and a true point of pride for the team.

Selling Our Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing: Complimentary full leisure club membership for you and a friend, a monthly wellbeing programme, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

• Hotel Stays: Discounted stays from £20 based on two sharing across our 35 properties.

• Food & Drink: 50% discount on Food and Drink purchased on or off shift at any Village Hotel, plus 75% off Sunday dinner for up to 6 people.

• Friends & Family: 2 friends or family members get 25% off F&B, even when you are not there.

• Financial & Extras: Financial wellbeing support via Wagestream, High Street discounts, an Electric car salary sacrifice scheme, and your birthday off guaranteed.

Ready to Lead the Kitchen?

We need a natural leader with serious commercial grit and a completely human, uplifting approach to managing a brigade.

Bring your energy, your ambition, and your brilliant attitude.