Operational Support Chef
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Operational Support Chef
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Highly Competitive Excellent Tronc | Permanent - Full-time
Closing date: 10/05/2026
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we’re more than just a hospitality group, we are a community. With 22 vibrant venues (and growing) across Scotland, we deliver exceptional food and unforgettable hospitality experiences with personality, flair and attention to detail. From Mediterranean dining and premium grill concepts to stylish neighbourhood restaurants and bars, our kitchens are fast-paced, high-energy environments built around great ingredients, strong systems and talented teams. We are now looking for an experienced Operational Support Chef to support our venues across the estate, stepping into kitchens where your leadership, experience and standards will make an immediate impact. Take a look at the brilliant things we do: lovefoodfeelgood.com
The Buzz (Benefits)
- Flexible working options
- Leadership Development Programme
- 40% staff discount across all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] venues
- Stream – access your pay as you need it
- Extra holidays at 1, 3 and 5 years’ service
- Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance, wellness hub & discounted gym
- Proud to be a Top 100 Best Companies to Work For
- Genuine internal progression opportunities
The Role
Within the role, you will play a key role across multiple venues, stepping in to support kitchens when required, whether covering holidays, supporting new openings, stabilising teams, or helping drive standards during busy trading periods. This is a role for a confident, highly capable chef who can quickly understand a kitchen operation, support teams effectively and ensure consistent delivery of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] food standards. You will bring experience, structure and calm leadership to every kitchen you support.
- Support kitchen teams to deliver exceptional standards during service
- Maintain food quality, presentation and consistency across menus
- Support strong GP performance, stock control and labour management
- Stabilise and motivate teams during periods of transition or peak trading
- Mentor and support chefs at every level
- Ensure kitchens remain safe, compliant and well organised
- Work closely with venue leadership teams to maintain [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] standards
What We're Looking For
- Experienced at Head Chef level
- Confident stepping into new kitchens and leading teams quickly
- Calm, organised and strong under pressure
- Commercially aware and comfortable managing GP and kitchen performance
- Passionate about food quality, consistency and developing people
Additional Information
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse, empowered team is key to our mission: To make people feel great through hospitality.