Head Chef

Glasgow - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 37000 - 39000

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Head Chef Maggies RocknRodeo Full Time (working approx. 45 hours over 4 days)

We believe life is about the experience and we have great benefits in place to make sure the experience starts with you:

From 37k - 39k depending on experience approx. 1 service charge p/h and the potential to earn bi-annual bonus
100% of service charge goes to the team
Free meal and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks on shift
50% off food and drink across itison venues with friends and family
Private medical insurance
Employee Assistance Programme to look after your mental wellbeing
Complimentary tickets to itison major events
15% off at
Taxi contribution for anyone working past 1am
Enhance Maternity & Paternity
Team Incentives including Employee of the Month
Two fully paid socials a year
Fully funded external training courses
Great work/life balance with a rota that is 4 days on & 3 days off
Great opportunities to develop and progress

About the Role
At itison venues our main mission is to bring great experiences to all of our customers and we are looking for people who are just as passionate about doing this as we are! This is a hands-on Head Chef role where you will be responsible for delivering bold Americana-style food at volume without ever compromising on standards.

As Head Chef you will lead the kitchen operation in a fast-paced late-night venue serving smoke house favourites like brisket pulled pork ribs wings and burgers. Our food is big bold and crowd-pleasing rather than fine dining but quality consistency and execution matter.

You will:

Oversee the day-to-day kitchen operation leading from the front to deliver high-quality food during busy services large group bookings and events.
Take ownership of an Americana-style menu where smoked meats & BBQ techniques are central & our smoker is at the heart of producing dishes full of flavour & consistency
Manage fluctuating volumes from packed-out weekends of 300 covers to quieter nights and special events using downtime productively for prep planning training and development.
Train coach and develop your kitchen team setting clear standards and creating a positive high-performing culture.
Plan rotas manage labour and food costs and work to budgets and KPIs while maintaining a well-supported team.
Ensure high levels of compliance across food safety health & safety risk assessments and allergen management.
Work closely with the wider venue team to deliver seamless experiences for group bookings themed events live music nights and major occasions like the Super Bowl and Country 2 Country weekend.

This role would suit a Sous Chef ready to step up into their first Head Chef position or an experienced Head Chef who has worked in a high-volume late-night or event-led venue with a similar style of food service.

About the Venue
Maggies Rock n Rodeo is Scotlands first country-themed bar where were partying til 3am every night and serving up the best brisket burgers and buffalo wings this side of Nashville.

Plus live bands and sports every night across our big screens our very own Bull Pit complete with mechanical Buckin Bronco - and a wild line up of live events including our Cowboy Ceilidh Cowboy stripshow and pub quiz.

If youre fixing for a new gig love a good ol fashioned knees up and already own your own cowboy hat we want to hear from you!

About You
If you thrive in energetic environments love variety and are comfortable switching gears depending on the demands of the business this role will suit you perfectly.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a genuine passion for bold flavour-driven food and at least 2 years experience working at a senior level in a high-volume kitchen.
Is confident delivering consistent high-quality dishes in time-pressured services including large group bookings and event-led trade.
Ideally has experience using a smoker cooking over charcoal or open flames or working with BBQ-style menus although this is not essential if you are keen to learn.
Is organised and adaptable able to handle busy peak periods and quieter shifts with equal confidence and efficiency.
Leads by example communicates clearly and builds strong relationships within their team.
Is reliable hardworking and flexible with a practical hands-on approach to kitchen leadership.
Pays close attention to detail and is comfortable following processes and paperwork from stock control and ordering to cost control and reporting. Full training on systems will be provided.

About the Process
If you think this sounds like the right role for you then we would love for you to apply. If we like your application we will be in touch to arrange an interview with you.

Required Experience:

Manager

Head Chef Maggies RocknRodeo Full Time (working approx. 45 hours over 4 days)We believe life is about the experience and we have great benefits in place to make sure the experience starts with you:From 37k - 39k depending on experience approx. 1 service charge p/h and the potential to earn bi-ann...

From 37k - 39k depending on experience approx. 1 service charge p/h and the potential to earn bi-annual bonus
100% of service charge goes to the team
Free meal and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks on shift
50% off food and drink across itison venues with friends and family
Private medical insurance
Employee Assistance Programme to look after your mental wellbeing
Complimentary tickets to itison major events
15% off at
Taxi contribution for anyone working past 1am
Enhance Maternity & Paternity
Team Incentives including Employee of the Month
Two fully paid socials a year
Fully funded external training courses
Great work/life balance with a rota that is 4 days on & 3 days off
Great opportunities to develop and progress

Oversee the day-to-day kitchen operation leading from the front to deliver high-quality food during busy services large group bookings and events.
Take ownership of an Americana-style menu where smoked meats & BBQ techniques are central & our smoker is at the heart of producing dishes full of flavour & consistency
Manage fluctuating volumes from packed-out weekends of 300 covers to quieter nights and special events using downtime productively for prep planning training and development.
Train coach and develop your kitchen team setting clear standards and creating a positive high-performing culture.
Plan rotas manage labour and food costs and work to budgets and KPIs while maintaining a well-supported team.
Ensure high levels of compliance across food safety health & safety risk assessments and allergen management.
Work closely with the wider venue team to deliver seamless experiences for group bookings themed events live music nights and major occasions like the Super Bowl and Country 2 Country weekend.

Has a genuine passion for bold flavour-driven food and at least 2 years experience working at a senior level in a high-volume kitchen.
Is confident delivering consistent high-quality dishes in time-pressured services including large group bookings and event-led trade.
Ideally has experience using a smoker cooking over charcoal or open flames or working with BBQ-style menus although this is not essential if you are keen to learn.
Is organised and adaptable able to handle busy peak periods and quieter shifts with equal confidence and efficiency.
Leads by example communicates clearly and builds strong relationships within their team.
Is reliable hardworking and flexible with a practical hands-on approach to kitchen leadership.
Pays close attention to detail and is comfortable following processes and paperwork from stock control and ordering to cost control and reporting. Full training on systems will be provided.

About the Process
If you think this sounds like the right role for you then we would love for you to apply. If we like your application we will be in touch to arrange an interview with you.

Required Experience:

Manager