Company Description
Title: Sous Chef Full Time
Join Our Kitchen Team
Novotel Glasgow is looking for a passionate and skilled Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen brigade.
This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who enjoys working with fresh ingredients, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering consistently high-quality food. Our kitchen supports a busy restaurant, conference and events operation, room service, and regular tour group dining, making no two days the same.
We're looking for someone who can confidently run their section, support junior team members and support the Head Chef.
What You'll Be Doing
As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of our busy kitchen, taking charge in the Head Chef absence.
Lead, inspire and motivate the kitchen brigade during busy breakfast,lunch and dinner services.
Monitor food preparation, presentation and portion control.
Collaborate on seasonal menus, daily specials, and local fresh produce sourcing.
Assist with stock control, supplier ordering, food safety and HACCP compliance.
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements
- Professional Cookery Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Sous Chef
- Experience working in a busy hotel, restaurant, banqueting or high-volume catering environment
- Strong pastry and dessert preparation skills
- Experience catering for large groups and high-volume service
- Excellent understanding of food safety, HACCP and kitchen hygiene standards
- Ability to lead a section independently and support junior team members
- Passion for fresh food, quality ingredients and high standards
- Strong organisational skills and ability to perform under pressure
Why Join Us?
As part of the Accor family, you'll have access to outstanding development opportunities and benefits including:
- Salary competitive
- Worldwide discounted stays across Accor hotels
- Access to Accor Academy learning and development programmes
- Career progression opportunities within a global hospitality group
- Wellbeing support programmes
- Complimentary overnight stay to experience the hotel as a guest
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
About Novotel Glasgow
Our hotel features 141 bedrooms, restaurant and bar facilities, conference and event spaces, room service, and leisure facilities including a gym, sauna and steam room.
We pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for our guests and providing a workplace where our teams can learn, grow and succeed.
Ready to Apply?
If you're an experienced Sous Chef looking to join a busy, professional kitchen where fresh food, teamwork and development matter, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Novotel Glasgow team.
Job Description
As a Sous Chef, your passion for all things food, and the desire to make the perfect dish every time, is what sets you apart. With a keen eye for maintaining the highest standards and thriving during a fast-paced service, you’ll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.
Qualifications
Experience in a similar environment of 2 years essential, professional cookery qualification
