Head Chef

Bar & Block; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Glasgow is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. You will work with the Kitchen Manager to deliver exceptional meals and ensure kitchen operations run smoothly. The ideal candidate has catering experience, solid leadership skills, and a genuine passion for food. This permanent position offers a competitive hourly rate and various benefits, including discounts and a voucher to enjoy meals at the restaurant.

Benefits

Company pension

Discounts on meals and shops

Training and career development

Free meal voucher upon joining

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen setting with a focus on food preparation and presentation.
• Strong managerial skills to lead a kitchen team effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in preparing and serving meals.
• Mentor and develop kitchen staff.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Leadership skills

Passion for food

Job description

Head Chef – BAR+BLOCK Glasgow Restaurant

Come and be a Head Chef at BAR+BLOCK Glasgow. Take the next step in your managerial career by working closely with our Kitchen Manager in leading our kitchen team to prepare, cook and serve our mouth‑watering meals. Immediate start, catering experience needed.

Details

Pay Rate: Up to £14.41 per hour

Contract: Permanent – we don’t do zero hours contracts!

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: 24 Howard St, Glasgow G1 4AZ

Why you’ll love it here

• Training and support: We’ve got the user‑friendly equipment that will make your life easier from the start and the training that’ll give you a career path in our kitchens and beyond!
• Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants
• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme
• Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more
• Have a meal on us: You'll receive a £40 voucher to spend in our restaurant when you join us

What you’ll do

Join our team at a BAR+BLOCK Glasgow as Head Chef, as part of the kitchen team cooking the dishes our guests love. Use your passion for food to move your career forward and be part of the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.