Lead Sous Chef – Fast-Paced Kitchen, Elevate Standards

Buzzworks Holdings; Scotland; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-target earnings

Flexible working

Leadership development

Staff discount 40%

Pay on demand

Extra holidays at 1, 3 and 5 years

Wellbeing & gym access

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Internal progression

Job summary

Buzzworks is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen within a growing hospitality group across Scotland. You’ll support the Head Chef, drive standards, and maintain top service during peak hours.

This hands-on role requires pace, teamwork, and a focus on food quality, presentation and margins. You’ll mentor chefs, run service in the Head Chef’s absence, and help build a safe, well-organised kitchen that delivers exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Commercial awareness with ordering and margins.
• Passionate about quality, standards and presentation.
• Natural leader who motivates and develops others.
• Calm under pressure and consistent in approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional standards during service.
• Drive food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Assist in managing GP, stock control and labour performance.
• Support rota planning and daily kitchen organisation.
• Mentor and develop chefs at every level.
• Run service and daily briefings in Head Chef's absence.
• Maintain a safe, compliant and well-structured kitchen.
• Build strong communication between BOH and FOH teams.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Commercial awareness

Quality & presentation

Leadership & development

Calm under pressure

Job description

Buzzworks is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen within a growing hospitality group across Scotland. You’ll support the Head Chef, drive standards, and maintain top service during peak hours.

This hands-on role requires pace, teamwork, and a focus on food quality, presentation and margins. You’ll mentor chefs, run service in the Head Chef’s absence, and help build a safe, well-organised kitchen that delivers exceptional guest experiences.