Senior Sous Chef - Italian

Goldstar Chefs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

Employer’s workplace pension

Employee care and wellbeing support

Job summary

GOLDSTAR CHEFS is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for a premium Italian restaurant in Glasgow. You will lead the kitchen brigade, ensuring high standards in Italian dishes, while driving efficiency, stock control and cost management. The role partners with the Head Chef to uphold quality and service during peak periods.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, HACCP knowledge, and 3+ years as a sous chef with 6+ years in progression. UK-based applicants with right to work encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience crafting authentic Italian dishes at a high standard.
• Strong leadership and brigade management capabilities.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices.
• Experience in cost control and menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen brigade and drive operational excellence.
• Oversee food prep, quality control and service delivery.
• Manage stock, supplier coordination and cost efficiency.
• Contribute to menu innovation and kitchen strategy.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Leadership

Menu development

Stock control

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in culinary arts

Job description

Welcome to GOLDSTAR CHEFS, the UK's main recruitment hub for International themed establishments seeking high calibre international hospitality professionals from around the world as well as within UK.

The UK is probably the world's biggest and most advanced global cuisine market and an attractive job market for International Chefs and Hospitality Managers. As a reputed hospitality recruiter (and government-authorised migration specialist), we enable talented professionals like you to be hired in UK's diverse hospitality industry sectors.

This position is offered by a Premium Italian Restaurant in Glasgow, Scotland.

Are you a creative and passionate Chef with outstanding skills? Are you ready for a new lifetime opportunity to do AMAZING work? Are you ready to discover a brighter, more rewarding and prosperous future for you and your family in UK? Then take a look!

Salary and Working Hours

• Gross salary package: Circa £50,000 (incl.share of tronc/serv.chge+target led bonus)**
• Weekly working hours/days: up to 48 hours / 5 days (tbc)

Benefits & Entitlements

• 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) incentives, employer’s workplace pension, employee care and wellbeing support + more

As Senior Sous Chef, you will act as a pivotal figure within the kitchen leadership team, working in close partnership with the Head Chef to drive operational excellence and uphold the highest standards of Indian cuisine. You will take a proactive role in managing and developing the brigade, leading by example to ensure consistency, discipline, and strong team performance across all sections. With increased responsibility for service delivery, you will oversee the coordination of food preparation, maintain strict quality control, and ensure seamless execution during busy periods. You will also take ownership of stock management, supplier coordination, and cost efficiency, while actively contributing to menu innovation, kitchen strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, you will support administrative oversight and ensure full compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, helping to maintain a high-performing and well-organised kitchen environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Eligibility to live and work in UK
• Experience in the preparation of authentic high quality Italian dishes & Specialties
• Technical knowledge of ingredient quality, sourcing, measuring & formulation
• Ideal previous experience of at least 3 years in role of Sous Chef + min 6 years of prior experience in escalating job ranks.
• Relevant Health & Safety credentials and knowledge of HACCP protocols
• Resident within commutable distance of up to one hour
• Weekly working hours/days: up to 48 hours / 5 days (tbc)
• Benefits & Entitlements: 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) incentives, employer’s workplace pension, employee care and wellbeing support + more

GOOD NEWS IF YOU ARE IN UK ON SPONSORED VISA AND LOOKING FOR ARE NEW SPONSOR : For assurance and peace of mind we place you with stable and reliable Goldstar Chefs approved sponsor employers only. We source you fantastic UK job opportunities and present your profile to a high standard. For BEST salary awards, personal growth and long-term job satisfaction choose to work for Goldstar Chefs accredited organisations.

This vacancy is open to qualifying international, and non settled as well as settled UK candidates.

UK Applicants

Prospective employers may ask for proof of right to work in UK (e.g., passport copy or other eligible evidence) to be sent by email or post before calling you for onsite interview. If you cannot or will not provide in advance your application may be rejected. You must produce evidence in original form at time of interview.

OVERSEAS Applicants

Kindly note relevant fees/charges relating to UKVI Skilled Worker Sponsorship are borne by you (incl.travel to UK) (employer pays relevant UKVI sponsor fees). If you are eligible for the post and agree to the aforementioned in principle, we will send you full details and related costs of UK employment and visa formalities.

**Please note the salary figure stated in ths ad is based on the minimum immigration salary as stated in the Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) PLUS variable bonuses such tronc/service charge /tips etc.

Please note Goldstar Chefs do NOT ask for upfront payment for shortlisting your CV for this vacancy.

Goldstar Chefs are a nationwide recruitment organisation serving the UK's hospitality industry. We are also a UK government (IAA) regulated immigration adviser with specialist expertise in dealing with UKVI Skilled Workers sponsorship formalities for both employees and employers. Goldstar Chefs are a Corporate Member of The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

Attributes

• Performance, achievement and results driven
• Leadership qualities
• Time Management
• Have an eye for detail
• Able to work well with others
• A hardworking, fastidious and conscientious individual
• South health and fitness
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in culinary arts or similar
• FAST PACED AND BE ABLE TO WORK AT SPEED AND UNDER PRESSURE