Sous Chef
đź“Ť Location: Glasgow
đź•’ Hours of work: 40
đź“„ Contract Type: Permanent
We are hiring a Sous Chef at ISS in Glasgow, Scotland. You will play a key role in supporting the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering exceptional culinary experiences across two coffee shops, a main restaurant, and a busy onsite hospitality operation.
As Sous Chef, you will be a central part of our kitchen team, contributing to menu creation, day-to-day food preparation, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation, and flavour. You’ll help lead and inspire a talented team of chefs, maintaining smooth kitchen operations and supporting the delivery of outstanding customer experiences.
Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity to join a creative and dynamic kitchen team where you will be hands-on in daily operations, food production, and menu development.
You will assist in leading the team, ensuring that every dish reflects excellence in taste, consistency, and presentation. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef to maintain operational efficiency, uphold safety standards, and contribute to innovation in our food offering.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef in managing the kitchen team and ensuring high standards of food production and presentation.
* Prepare and supervise dishes across all catering outlets, maintaining quality, consistency, and visual appeal.
* Assist in planning and developing menus that reflect seasonal produce and customer preferences.
* Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering, and support in controlling food costs and waste reduction.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and statutory kitchen regulations.
* Help train, motivate, and mentor junior kitchen staff to maintain high culinary standards.
* Support the delivery of daily service, hospitality events, and special promotions.
* Contribute creative ideas to enhance menus and customer satisfaction.
Professional and Personal Competencies / Qualifications
* Minimum SCQF Level 7 or equivalent cookery qualification.
* Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie in a large-scale, high-quality catering or food service environment.
* Proven culinary skills and a passion for delivering exceptional food.
* Strong team player with good leadership and communication skills.
* Organised, proactive, and able to work efficiently under pressure.
* Good understanding of HACCP, allergen management, and food safety practices.
* IT literate with basic administrative and ordering experience.
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, we help our customers achieve their purpose — whether that’s hospitals healing patients, businesses innovating, or airports reuniting families.
We offer you a rewarding and dynamic career in an organisation that puts people at its heart. At 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. We welcome all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, supporting inclusive hiring practices under the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive, and happy place to work.