Sous Chef

Chop Grill & Bar; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chop Grill & Bar in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented leader to join our Leadership Team, guiding culinary operations and developing both chefs and frontline teams. You will help maintain a positive, upbeat atmosphere while overseeing profitability and ensuring high standards across service.

You will work closely with the Chef to execute menu items, mentor staff, participate in hiring and scheduling, and lead by example in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a full-service restaurant or bar.
• Proven leadership skills: desire to develop and motivate the people around you to always be their best.
• Energetic and positive.
• Excellent culinary production skills.
• Able to provide consistent culinary and leadership direction during high revenue periods.
• You thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to being inclusive and embracing diversity.

Responsibilities

• Executing menu items according to company specifications in both prep and line areas.
• Direct culinary operations on a shift basis under the guidance of the Chef to ensure a clean, organized kitchen with quality control.
• Managing sales and profit budgets.
• Consistent attention to developing others.
• Being part of hiring process, including training and scheduling for multiple positions.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Energetic

Positive attitude

Culinary production

Pressure under control

Diversity & inclusion

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 Responsibilities

• Working with the Chef, some of your responsibilities will include:
• Executing menu items according to company specifications in both prep and line areas
• Direct 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 control
• Managing sales and profit budgets
• Consistent attention to developing others
• Being part of hiring process, including training, scheduling for multiple positions

Key Requirements

• Previous leadership experience in a full-service restaurant or bar
• Proven leadership skills: desire to develop and motivate the people around you to always be their best
• Energetic and positive
• Excellent culinary production skills
• Able to provide consistent culinary and leadership direction during high revenue periods
• You thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to being inclusive and embracing diversity

Opportunities

• With our company, you will have the chance to:
• Gain valuable leadership skills and experience
• Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company
• Cultivate your own development by working with senior leaders
• Attend leadership development seminars and conferences
• Learn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across the UK and Ireland