Junior Sous Chef

Join Buzzworks Holdings as a Junior Sous Chef in Edinburgh, where you will support kitchen leadership to deliver consistently excellent food and service. This role matters because it helps maintain quality, efficiency and a positive team culture that keeps guests returning.

Purpose of the role

As Junior Sous Chef you will assist the Head/Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations, contribute to menu preparation, maintain food safety and help develop junior cooks. You will be a hands-on leader who ensures dishes are prepared to standard during busy service periods.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Sous/Head Chef in planning and executing menus and daily specials.
• Prepare and cook dishes to specification during service and for events.
• Supervise and coach kitchen staff, delegating tasks and maintaining morale.
• Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation standards.
• Manage stock rotation, assist with ordering and minimise food waste.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety regulations.
• Contribute to a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment.

Essential skills and experience

• Practical kitchen experience in a professional, high-volume catering environment.
• Ability to prepare a range of dishes to a consistent standard under pressure.
• Basic supervisory experience or demonstrable ability to lead small teams.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Strong organisation, time management and communication skills.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience with menu development or costing.
• Knowledge of seasonal ingredients and contemporary cooking techniques.
• Experience in front-of-house collaboration for service planning.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualifications are advantageous but not always required; demonstrable professional experience may substitute.
• Food hygiene certification is desirable or willingness to obtain one.

What Buzzworks Holdings offers

Employment: Full-time, Permanent.

Pay: £33,400 to £35,600 per annum.

The company offers a benefits package typical for catering and hospitality roles, which may include opportunities for training and development, a workplace pension scheme, staff meals and on-shift discounts, supportive career progression and a workplace culture focused on teamwork and professional growth.