Sous Chef

Themillhouse Stewarton; Stewarton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Extra holidays after years of service

Job summary

The Mill House in Stewarton is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and drive high standards in a fast-paced kitchen. This hands-on role focuses on consistency, pace, and teamwork to ensure dishes leave the pass on spec and contribute to strong kitchen performance.

We are looking for a chef with leadership potential, commercial awareness, and a passion for quality and presentation. The role offers permanent, full-time hours with opportunities for progression in a growing hospitality

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Commercial awareness around GP, ordering and margins.
• Passion for quality, standards and presentation.
• Calm, consistent and resilient under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front during service and ensure dishes meet spec.
• Support Head Chef and drive standards, culture and performance.
• Assist in GP, stock control and labour management.
• Plan rotas and daily kitchen organisation.
• Mentor and develop chefs at all levels.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Leadership

Food ordering & margins

Quality & presentation

Calm under pressure

Job description

# Sous Chef## The Mill HouseAt Buzzworks, we’re more than just a hospitality group, we are a community. With 22 stylish venues (and growing) across Scotland, we deliver exceptional food and unforgettable hospitality experiences with personality, flair and attention to detail.From Mediterranean dining and premium grill concepts to vibrant neighbourhood restaurants, our kitchens are built around fresh ingredients, strong systems and passionate teams.If you’re driven by high standards, thrive in a fast-paced environment and love developing others, you will feel right at home here.Look at the brilliant things we do: www.lovefoodfeelgood.comThe Buzz* On-target earnings £40,000+ (Salary + Tronc)* Flexible working options, shifts that work around your life* Leadership & Development opportunities* 40% staff discount across all Buzzworks venues* Stream – access your pay as you need it* Extra holidays at 1, 3 and 5 years’ service* Wellbeing support, gym membership & wellness hub access* Proud to be Top 100 Best Companies to Work For* Genuine internal progression, we promote from withinThe RoleAs Sous Chef, you’ll play a key leadership role within the kitchen — supporting your Head Chef while helping drive standards, performance and culture every day.This is a hands-on position in a high-volume environment where consistency, pace and teamwork are everything. You’ll lead from the front during service, ensure dishes leave the pass to spec every time and contribute to strong commercial performance behind the scenes.You will:* Support and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional standards during service* Drive food quality, presentation and consistency* Assist in managing GP, stock control and labour performance* Support rota planning and daily kitchen organisation* Mentor and develop chefs at every level* Run service and daily briefings in the Head Chef’s absence* Maintain a safe, compliant and well-structured kitchen* Build strong communication between BOH and FOH teamsWe’re looking for a chef who is:* Experienced in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen* Commercially aware and confident with ordering and margins* Passionate about quality, standards and presentation* A natural leader who motivates and develops others* Calm under pressure and consistent in their approachIf you’re ready to step up, grow your leadership skills and build a long-term career with one of Scotland’s most forward-thinking hospitality groups, we’d love to hear from you.Buzzworks is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse, empowered team is key to our mission:To make people feel great through hospitality.Apply Now#### VenueThe Mill House#### AddressStewarton, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom KA3 5EQ#### DepartmentKitchen#### Contract TypePermanent / Full-time#### Salary / Pay£30,000 to £34,000 per Annum Excellent TroncApply Now