SOUS CHEF

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious restaurant in Glasgow’s West End is seeking a skilled Senior Chef with a passion for classic Scottish cuisine. Candidates should possess strong leadership capabilities, sustainability knowledge, and a dedication to high-quality food presentation. This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant environment known for its iconic status in the culinary scene.

Benefits

Monthly shared tips

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a high-volume, quality-led senior role.
• Strong understanding of seasonal Scottish ingredients.
• Experience in sustainable kitchen practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and team management.
• Implement sustainable practices and ensure food safety compliance.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Classic cookery

Sustainable kitchen practices

Health and safety knowledge

Event logistics

Quality assurance

Education

Level 2 food safety

Job description

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Looking for a quality employer using the best Scottish ingredients, working for one of the best established restaurants in Glasgow’s West End?

Regarding the culture & values:

It’s our people that make us an incredible place to work.

We care about embracing individuality and each other.

We Take Ownership and give Freedom to Succeed – You will make great things happen and own the outcome, we encourage you to embrace and unleash your potential by thinking differently and doing the right thing.

We Win, Learn and Celebrate Together – Be ready to learn from your mistakes but also to win and celebrate success as an individual and with your team.

Package

• Tips shared & paid monthly

Why choose our Client?

This stunning restaurant delivers 2 AA fine dining since the 70s which is recognised as the longest serving in Scotland. Our client is quite simply a Glasgow icon. Contained within its evergreen surroundings the multifaceted venue boasts a fine dining Restaurant on the cobbles, a contemporary Brasserie and Mezzanine on the first floor, the traditional Big Pub, open roof terrace, the Corner Bar for hand-picked wines and The Wee Whisky Bar with the most whiskies in Scotland per square foot

What’s involved?
The ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years’ experience in a high volume and quality led senior role.
• A high understanding of classic cookery and seasonal Scottish ingredients.
• Experience implementing sustainable kitchen practices.
• Knowledge of costings, health and safety and logistics for events.
• Level 2 food safety.
• An unrelenting pursuit of quality within all aspects of the kitchen.