Head Chef, The Raven, Glasgow
Full Time, Permanent, 45-Hours PW

Base Salary of £ 38,000 Basic + Tronc (Circa £ 4,000) + Up to 30% of Salary Bonus
Total earning of £ 46,000

About The Raven

At The Raven, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional cask ales, craft beers, delicious food, and a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Our menu combines high-quality ingredients with a modern take on classic pub favourites. We focus on burgers, smoked meats, and sharing plates. We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and ensure the continued success of our vibrant venue.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring smooth operation throughout service.
• Develop, plan, and execute a high-quality, seasonal menu.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to meet the highest standards of quality.
• Maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards in compliance with food safety regulations.
• Ensure stock control, ordering, and kitchen inventory management, minimising waste and ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff, creating a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Work closely with the management team to ensure menu offerings complement our drinks selection and guest experience.
• Monitor kitchen costs and budget, ensuring profitability without compromising on quality.
• Adapt the menu to reflect customer feedback, seasonal changes, and emerging food trends.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen role, preferably within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• A passion for food, with an eye for detail and creativity in menu development.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen health and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage stock levels, ordering, and kitchen budgets efficiently.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with front-of-house staff.

Benefits

On top of pay - also included is our wider benefits such as:

• Staff discount ranging from 25% to 50% on F&B at all Signature Group Venues
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Extra annual leave days gathered through service

Applying for the role:

If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, apply today by sending in your CV including why you think you would be a great fit for the role.

All candidates must have the right to unrestricted employment in the UK and hold a valid National Insurance Number and UK bank account to be considered for this role.

• Signature Group operates with a privacy policy. Your information will never be shared with any third parties and will only be used for the purpose it is intended.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £38,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Tips

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glasgow G2 1NQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person