Sous Chef

itison; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge share

Free meals

Friends & family discounts

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Event tickets

External training

Job summary

Sloans in Glasgow is seeking a Sous Chef to deliver consistently excellent Scottish gastropub food across day-to-day service, outdoor dining, weddings, and private events.

This hands-on leadership role oversees daily kitchen operations, leads from the front, and works with the Head Chef to manage stock, cost controls, and high-volume services.

The role offers a competitive salary of £33k–£36k, with a share of service charges and bi-annual bonus potential, plus great benefits.

Qualifications

• Leads by example and communicates clearly to the team.
• Experience delivering high-quality dishes in busy services (weddings, events).
• Comfortable with stock control, ordering, cost reporting and system training.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations across service areas.
• Lead from the front to deliver high-quality food during busy services and events.
• Coordinate main and satellite kitchen for weddings and functions.
• Deliver banqueting to a high standard using structured prep systems.
• Coach and develop the kitchen team and maintain a high-performing culture.
• Assist with rota planning, labour control and food cost management.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume cooking

Training staff

Budgeting

Job description

Sous Chef – Sloans – Full Time (working approx. 45 hours over 4 days)

We believe life is about the experience and we have great benefits in place to make sure the experience starts with you:

• £33k - £36k, depending on experience + approx. £2service charge p/h plus the potential to earn bi-annual bonus'
• 100% of service charge goes to the team
• Free meal and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks on shift
• 50% off food and drink across itison venues with friends and family
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme to look after your mental wellbeing
• Complimentary tickets to itison major events
• 15% off at itison.com
• Taxi contribution for anyone working past 1am
• Enhance Maternity & Paternity
• Team Incentives including Employee of the Month
• Two fully paid socials a year
• Fully funded external training courses
• Great work/life balance with a rota that is 4 days on & 3 days off
• Great opportunities to develop and progress

About The Role

As Sous Chef, you’ll deliver consistently excellent food across a varied offering, from day-to-day bistro service and outdoor dining to 100-cover weddings, private dinners, and large-scale functions.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for delivering high‑quality Scottish gastropub food at scale, without ever compromising on standards.

You will:

• Support the Head Chef in overseeing the day‑to‑day kitchen operation across multiple service areas, leading from the front to deliver high‑quality food during busy services, weddings, events and private dining.
• Help manage fluctuating volumes, from packed weekends to quieter nights and special events, using downtime effectively for prep, planning, training and development.
• Support to lead and coordinate both the main kitchen and a satellite kitchen used for weddings, functions and events, ensuring smooth communication and execution when both are in operation.
• Deliver banqueting to a high standard, plating food to order using pre‑orders and structured prep systems rather than traditional holding methods.
• Assist in training, coaching and developing the kitchen team, helping to set clear standards and maintain a positive, high‑performing culture.
• Support with rota planning, labour control and food cost management, working towards budgets and KPIs alongside the Head Chef.
• Maintain high standards of compliance across food safety, health and safety, risk assessments and allergen management.
• Work closely with the wider venue team to deliver seamless experiences for group bookings and private events
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and allergen standards at all times.

About The Venue

Our city's oldest bar & restaurant set over three stunning floors; a sold‑out ceilidh every Friday night, weddings booked in to our Grand Ballroom through till 2028, an amazing weekly in‑house event programme complete with cinema night, our own macaroni appreciation club (SMAC!) and a beautiful outdoor heated courtyard; Sloans has been at the centre of Glasgow life since 1797.

Loved by locals and tourists for centuries and with a recent refurbishment, Sloans is busier than ever and continuing to grow. We’re looking for a Sous Chef that is ready to rise to the challenge and help shape what comes next.

About You

At Sloans, our mission is to create memorable experiences for every guest and we’re looking for a Sous Chef who shares that passion and thrives in a dynamic, high‑volume environment where no two days are the same.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for bold, flavour‑driven food and at least 2 years’ experience working at a senior level in a high‑volume kitchen.
• Is confident delivering consistent, high‑quality dishes in time‑pressed services, including 100‑cover weddings, private dinners, and large‑scale functions.
• Leads by example, communicates clearly and builds strong relationships within their team.
• Is reliable, hardworking and flexible, with a practical, hands‑on approach to kitchen leadership.
• Pays close attention to detail and is comfortable following processes and paperwork, from stock control and ordering to cost control and reporting. Full training on systems will be provided.

About The Process

If you think this sounds like the right role for you, then we would love for you to apply. If we like your application, we will be in touch to arrange an interview with you.