Lead Chef & Culinary Leader — Grow Your Career

Northland Properties; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development seminars

Opportunities for new restaurant opens

Job summary

Northland Properties is seeking a dynamic leader to drive culinary operations across our restaurant footprint. You will mentor and develop managers and team members, maintaining a positive, high-energy atmosphere while guiding profitability and excellence in both prep and service.

You will influence hiring, training, scheduling, and leadership direction during peak periods, ensuring consistent quality and guest satisfaction. Opportunity to participate in new openings across the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a full-service restaurant or bar.
• Proven leadership skills: desire to develop and motivate the people around you to always be their best
• Energetic and positive
• Excellent culinary production skills
• Able to provide consistent culinary and leadership direction during high revenue periods
• You thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to being inclusive and embracing diversity

Responsibilities

• Executing menu items according to company specifications in both prep and line areas
• Direct culinary operations on a shift basis under the guidance of the Chef to ensure a clean, organized, and successful kitchen with a focus on fresh ingredients and quality control
• Managing sales and profit budgets
• Consistent attention to developing others
• Being part of hiring process, including training, scheduling for multiple positions

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Positive attitude

Culinary production

High-pressure performance

Job description

Northland Properties is seeking a dynamic leader to drive culinary operations across our restaurant footprint. You will mentor and develop managers and team members, maintaining a positive, high-energy atmosphere while guiding profitability and excellence in both prep and service.

You will influence hiring, training, scheduling, and leadership direction during peak periods, ensuring consistent quality and guest satisfaction. Opportunity to participate in new openings across the UK and Ireland.