Job Description

Sous Chef

Location: Glasgow, G5 8DP

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Sous Chef to join our team and deliver exceptional food and service standards. You will play a key role in supporting both front and back-of-house operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and creating a welcoming environment for our clients.

As a Sous Chef, you will assist in managing kitchen operations, maintaining high standards of food preparation and presentation, and ensuring a safe and hygienic workplace. You will support your Line Manager in developing kitchen talent, planning menus, and driving innovation in line with current culinary trends. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to delivering outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and fire regulations at all times. Manage kitchen team and oversee financial performance of catering areas. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene Produce food to the highest quality using current trends and techniques. Plan, coordinate, and order food requirements in line with client numbers and budgets. Ensure prompt service of meals and adherence to company standards. Build strong relationships with team members and clients, promoting new initiatives. Recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff to maintain consistent service standards. Maintain accurate personnel records, including payroll and training documentation. Communicate effectively through team briefings and meetings. Secure all stores and areas of potential loss and manage cash and keys responsibly. Assist with special functions and duties outside normal working hours when required.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Level 3 Food Safety Award City & Guilds 706/1 Catering or NVQ Level 1 Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace Award Minimum 6 months relevant experience in a similar role Awareness of manual handling techniques Basic knowledge of all kitchen sections Ability to produce good quality basic food and work unsupervised Strong team management skills and high attention to detail Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas Positive and approachable manner

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


If you are interested in learning about other opportunities at ISS, please join our Talent community by clicking on the following link: TalentPlace


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


Work Location: In person