Relief Chef

Buzzworks Holdings; City of Edinburgh; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working

Leadership development

Staff discount 40%

Pay on demand

Extra holidays

Wellbeing support

Top 100 Best Companies

Résumé du poste

Buzzworks Holdings is seeking experienced Relief Chefs to support our venues across Scotland, stepping into kitchens where your leadership will quickly raise standards. You will ensure consistent quality and smooth operation during busy periods with calm, structured supervision.

You will bring sous-chef level experience, be comfortable leading teams in new kitchens and help drive profitability while maintaining Buzzworks’ renowned food standards across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience at sous chef level and ability to lead teams across kitchens.
• Confident stepping into new kitchens and rapidly leading teams.
• Calm, organised and strong under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercially aware, capable of managing GP and kitchen stock.
• Passionate about food quality, consistency and developing staff.

Responsabilités

• Support kitchen teams to deliver exceptional standards during service.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and consistency across menus.
• Support GP performance, stock control and labour management.
• Stabilise and motivate teams during transitions or peak trading.
• Mentor and support chefs at every level.
• Ensure kitchens remain safe, compliant and well organised.
• Work with venue leadership to maintain Buzzworks standards.

Connaissances

Sous Chef level

Lead teams quickly

Calm under pressure

GP and stock management

Food quality & consistency

Description du poste

Leadership where it matters most - Join us in a Relief Chef position

At Buzzworks, we are more than just a hospitality group, we are a community. With 22 vibrant venues (and growing) across Scotland, we deliver exceptional food and unforgettable hospitality experiences with personality, flair and attention to detail.

From Mediterranean dining and premium grill concepts to stylish neighbourhood restaurants and bars, our kitchens are fast-paced, high-energy environments built around great ingredients, strong systems and talented teams.

We are now looking for experienced Relief Chefs to support our venues across the estate, stepping into kitchens where your experience and standards will make an immediate impact.

Take a look at the brilliant things we do:

www.lovefoodfeelgood.com

The Buzz

• Flexible working options
• Leadership Development Programme
• 40% staff discount across all Buzzworks venues
• Stream - access your pay as you need it
• Extra holidays at 1, 3 and 5 years’ service
• Wellbeing support - Employee Assistance, wellness hub & discounted gym
• Proud to be a Top 100 Best Companies to Work For
• Genuine internal progression opportunities

The Role

As a Relief Chef, you will play a key role across multiple venues, stepping in to support kitchens when required, whether covering holidays, supporting new openings, stabilising teams, or helping drive standards during busy trading periods.

This is a role for a confident, highly capable chef who can quickly understand a kitchen operation, support teams effectively and ensure consistent delivery of Buzzworks food standards.

You will bring experience, structure and calm leadership to every kitchen you support.

You will:

• Support kitchen teams to deliver exceptional standards during service
• Maintain food quality, presentation and consistency across menus
• Support strong GP performance, stock control and labour management
• Stabilise and motivate teams during periods of transition or peak trading
• Mentor and support chefs at every level
• Ensure kitchens remain safe, compliant and well organised
• Work closely with venue leadership teams to maintain Buzzworks standards

We’re looking for chefs who are:

• Experienced at Sous Chef level
• Confident stepping into new kitchens and leading teams quickly
• Calm, organised and strong under pressure
• Commercially aware and comfortable managing GP and kitchen performance
• Passionate about food quality, consistency and developing people

If you are an experienced chef who thrives on variety, leadership and making a real impact across different kitchens, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Join one of Scotland’s most forward-thinking hospitality groups and play a key role in supporting the continued success of Buzzworks.

Buzzworks is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse, empowered team is key to our mission:

To make people feel great through hospitality.