Relief Chef - West Lothian

Buzzworks Holdings Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working options

Leadership Development Programme

40% staff discount across Buzzworks

Stream – access your pay as you need

Extra holidays at 1, 3 and 5 years’服务

Wellbeing support – EAP, wellness hub,

discounted gym

Top 100 Best Companies to Work For

Internal progression opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Buzzworks Holdings Ltd in Scotland seeks a Relief Chef to support multiple venues, stepping into kitchens as required to uphold Buzzworks standards across busy periods. You will bring leadership, structure and calm under pressure to diverse teams.

You will be experienced at Sous Chef level, capable of quick kitchen integration, and focused on delivering exceptional food quality and team development across a fast-paced hospitality group.

Qualifikationen

• Experience at Sous Chef level and ability to lead teams quickly.
• Confident stepping into new kitchens and guiding staff under pressure.
• Strong focus on food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Commercial awareness including GP and labour management.

Aufgaben

• 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 periods.
• Mentor and support chefs at every level.
• Ensure kitchens are safe, compliant and well organised.

Kenntnisse

Sous Chef level experience

Leadership under pressure

Calm, organised leadership

Food quality & consistency

GP & labour awareness

Jobbeschreibung

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 keyrole 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, supportteams 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.