Operational Support Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Kilmarnock
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Kitchen operations Food quality control Stock control Labour management Team mentoring Compliance Menu execution High-volume catering

FULL DESCRIPTION

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.

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