Exec Chef

Glasgow
£50000 - £55000/annum Tronc dividend, Bonus Potential

Executive Head Chef - £70k+ Package
Glasgow - High Volume Restaurant

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To lead a busy kitchen in Glasgow city centre serving high-volume covers while creating fresh, seasonal dishes with locally sourced ingredients. As No1, Exec Chef, you will shape menus, manage costs and lead a full brigade to deliver a memorable dining experience for every guest.

Offer details
The successful Executive Head Chef's £70k+ package includes £50-55k salary, bonus potential based on KPI & Tronc dividends. Multiple non-monetary benefits additionally.

The Role itself

  • Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen in line with company standards.
  • Creating and developing seasonal menus, including costing, planning and pricing.
  • Controlling food costs, stock levels, storage and rotation to optimise profitability and minimise wastage.
  • Overseeing hygiene procedures, allergen processes and health and safety within the kitchen team.
  • Ensuring accurate documentation, including daily temperature checks and due diligence records.
  • As Exec Chef, you will be leading, mentoring and developing the whole kitchen team, including performance management and upskilling.

You, the Executive Head Chef

  • Will come with proven experience in a similar role, or as a Head Chef ready to step up into full kitchen leadership and P&L ownership.
  • Strong experience in menu planning, costing and pricing.
  • Full understanding of EHO regulations, food safety, allergen procedures and record keeping.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and performance-manage a kitchen team in previous roles.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
  • Passion for fresh, local ingredients and creating innovative, quality dishes reflective of seasonality.
  • Flexibility with working hours as this is not a 9-5 office role.

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