Sous Chef

Glendola Leisure; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Flexible shifts

Fixed tronc included

Stream wage access

Private medical cover after 1 year

Mental health resources after 1 year

28 days holiday

Discount at Glendola venues

Annual staff events

Innovation opportunities

Job summary

Glendola Leisure, based in Edinburgh at Le Monde Hotel, seeks a Sous Chef to support the Central Kitchen Manager in producing and distributing high-quality food across multiple sites. You will help run the kitchen daily, uphold safety standards, and maintain consistency across operations.

You will work with a team to ensure top-tier food quality, assist with stock, and contribute to cost control. The role offers growth, flexible shifts, and a competitive salary package within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Must have proven supervisory or senior chef experience in a busy kitchen.
• Strong organisational and food safety knowledge is required.
• High standards of food quality and presentation are essential.
• Collaborative and proactive approach is highly valued.
• Ability to work well under pressure is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations within the Central Production Unit.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all prepared products.
• Assist with stock control, par levels, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
• Support breakfast service and occasional functions at Le Monde Hotel.
• Supervise and support the team to deliver high standards.
• Assist with cost control and general kitchen performance.
• Build strong working relationships across Glendola’s Edinburgh venues.

Skills

Supervisory / senior chef experience

Organisational skills

Food safety knowledge

Food quality and presentation

Collaborative & proactive approach

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

ENJOY A CAREER THAT’S A REAL PAGE-TURNER WITH GLENDOLA LEISURE IN EDINBURGH

Glendola Leisure operates a diverse collection of bars, restaurants, and hotels across London, Glasgow, Belfast, and Edinburgh. In your city, you’ll be part of a close-knit local team supported by a wider group network, giving you access to the expertise and opportunities that come with being part of the Glendola family. What connects us all is a passion for our guests, pride in our products, and a commitment to being better every day. If you bring professionalism, positivity, and a hands-on approach to leadership, this could be the next step in your career.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Based at Le Monde Hotel, George Street, our Central Production Unit is the culinary hub for our Edinburgh venues.

As a Sous Chef, you will support the Central Kitchen Manager in overseeing the production and distribution of high-quality food across multiple sites, ensuring consistency, safety, and efficiency at every stage. You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting the team and maintaining high standards across all operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support daily operations within the Central Production Unit.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all prepared products.
• Assist with stock control, par levels, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
• Support breakfast service and occasional functions at Le Monde Hotel.
• Supervise and support the team to deliver high standards.
• Assist with cost control and general kitchen performance.
• Build strong working relationships across Glendola’s Edinburgh venues.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience in a supervisory or senior chef role in a busy kitchen.
• Strong organisational and food safety knowledge.
• High standards of food quality and presentation.
• A collaborative and proactive approach.
• Ability to work under pressure.

WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER:

• Some of the best Career Growth Opportunities in the industry.
• Flexible Shift Patterns – to fit around the other important things in life.
• A Competitive and Progressive salary, including a fixed Tronc.
• Stream – giving you direct access to your wages when you need them.
• Private Medical Cover on completion of one year’s service.
• Access to Professional Mental Health Resources and an Employee Assistance Programme on completion of one year's service.
• 28 days paid Holiday per annum, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• 25% Discount at all Glendola Leisure Venues.
• Annual Staff Events
• Opportunities to innovate and contribute to the growth of your business