Job Description

Sous Chef

Location: Glasgow, G5 8DP

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at a senior level. Reporting to the Senior Sous Chef, you will lead the craft team on a day-to-day basis and work alongside the service team to ensure smooth operations.


You will oversee the running of shifts, applying your culinary skills and organisational ability to maintain high standards of food safety and quality.

This role involves working across a fine-dining A La Carte restaurant, which serves around 50 covers and focuses on Scottish produce, as well as the hospitality side of the site, including event catering and canapes.


We are looking for someone who is passionate about food and has the ability to manage a team effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the kitchen team during daily operations. Oversee food preparation and service for the restaurant and hospitality events. Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Work with the service team to deliver a consistent and high-quality experience. Support menu planning and maintain standards for presentation and taste. Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and cost control. Train and develop team members to maintain performance standards. Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Ideally, experience in a fine-dining restaurant environment. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent culinary skills and attention to detail. Good organisational and communication abilities.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.


Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.


We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace


ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.


ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.


We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government's Disability Confident scheme.


Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.


If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com


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To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/


Work Location: In person