Junior Sous Chef: Lead & Grow in High-Volume Kitchen

Buzzworks Holdings; City of Edinburgh; Sur place; GBP 33 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Workplace pension

Staff meals

Training and development

Career progression

Résumé du poste

Buzzworks Holdings in Edinburgh is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head/Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations and menu preparation. You will maintain high standards during busy service while developing junior cooks and ensuring food safety compliance.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, efficiency, and teamwork within a professional catering environment, with full-time permanent employment offered.

Qualifications

• Practical kitchen experience in a professional, high-volume catering environment.
• Ability to prepare a range of dishes to a consistent standard under pressure.
• Basic supervisory experience or demonstrable ability to lead small teams.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsabilités

• Support the Sous/Head Chef in planning and executing menus and daily specials.
• Prepare and cook dishes to specification during service and for events.
• Supervise and coach kitchen staff, delegating tasks and maintaining morale.
• Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation standards.
• Manage stock rotation, assist with ordering and minimise food waste.

Connaissances

Kitchen experience

Leadership

Food safety

Organisation

Communication

Formation

Culinary qualifications advantageous

Food hygiene certification desirable

Description du poste

Buzzworks Holdings in Edinburgh is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head/Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations and menu preparation. You will maintain high standards during busy service while developing junior cooks and ensuring food safety compliance.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, efficiency, and teamwork within a professional catering environment, with full-time permanent employment offered.