Sous Chef

Chop Grill & Bar; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chop Grill & Bar in the United Kingdom seeks a talented Leader to head culinary operations, mentor teams, and drive an upbeat, high‑performing kitchen. You will mentor staff, train leaders, and contribute to personal growth within the team, while supporting company goals.

You will work with the Chef to execute menus to company specs, maintain quality and consistency, and drive profitability. This role offers development opportunities as the company expands across the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in a full-service restaurant or bar.
• Proven ability to develop and motivate people to perform at their best.
• Energetic, positive, and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent culinary production and quality control skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute menu items according to company specifications in prep and line areas.
• Direct culinary operations on a shift basis under the guidance of the Chef.
• Manage sales and profit budgets.
• Develop others; lead training and scheduling for multiple positions.
• Participate in hiring processes and contribute to team development.

Skills

Leadership experience

Motivational leadership

Team development

Maintaining quality

Job description

Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are on the hunt for talented, driven, and caring individuals to become a part of our Leadership Team. With the opportunity to help lead the culinary operations in the restaurant, including developing leaders and team members, learning to maintain a positive and upbeat atmosphere, and managing profitability; we are here to train, mentor and develop you, while supporting your life goals.Our restaurants are industry leaders in team development and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are at in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career-enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.Our menu, continuously being developed, features globally inspired flavors and fresh, high quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front of house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.Key ResponsibilitiesWorking with the Chef, some of your responsibilities will include:Executing menu items according to company specifications in both prep and line areasDirect 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 controlManaging sales and profit budgetsConsistent attention to developing othersBeing part of hiring process, including training, scheduling for multiple positionsKey RequirementsPrevious leadership experience in a full-service restaurant or barProven leadership skills: desire to develop and motivate the people around you to always be their bestEnergetic and positiveExcellent culinary production skillsAble to provide consistent culinary and leadership direction during high revenue periodsYou thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environmentCommitted to being inclusive and embracing diversityOpportunitiesWith our company, you will have the chance to:Gain valuable leadership skills and experienceGrow your career in our rapidly expanding companyCultivate your own development by working with senior leadersAttend leadership development seminars and conferencesLearn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across the UK and Ireland