Head Chef – Kochchi Glasgow
Location: Glasgow West End
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus monthly service charge (tronc) and performance-related bonus opportunities.
Kochchi is an award-winning Sri Lankan restaurant bringing bold flavours, exceptional hospitality and contemporary dining to Scotland. Our Glasgow restaurant has quickly established itself as one of the city's most exciting independent restaurants, and we're now looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen into its next chapter.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading and developing people, and takes pride in delivering consistently outstanding food and service.
The Role
As Head Chef, you will oversee all aspects of the kitchen operation, ensuring exceptional food quality, strong financial performance and a positive team culture. Working closely with the directors, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards while helping shape the future direction of the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire and develop the kitchen team.
- Deliver consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
- Manage kitchen operations, rotas and labour costs.
- Control stock, ordering, food costs and waste.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP and health & safety regulations.
- Recruit, train and mentor kitchen staff.
- Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials.
- Work collaboratively with the front-of-house management team to deliver an outstanding guest experience.
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen.
About You
You'll be a confident leader with a genuine passion for great food and developing people.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or an experienced Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- A solid understanding of kitchen financials, including GP, labour and stock management.
- The ability to remain calm and organised during busy services.
- High standards and attention to detail.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with a positive attitude.
- Experience with Asian cuisine is advantageous but not essential.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £40,000–£45,000, depending on experience.
- Monthly service charge (tronc), providing additional earning potential.
- Performance-related bonus opportunities.
- 28 days' annual leave.
- Complimentary meals while on shift.
- Employee discount across Kochchi.
- Creative freedom to contribute to menu development and seasonal specials.
- Ongoing training, development and genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing independent restaurant group.
- A collaborative and supportive leadership team that values initiative and innovation.
- The opportunity to make a real impact in one of Glasgow's most exciting independent restaurants.
Join Kochchi
We're looking for someone who wants more than just a job. If you're passionate about creating exceptional food, building a strong kitchen culture and helping drive an ambitious restaurant forward, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover note telling us about yourself and why you'd be a great fit for Kochchi Glasgow.
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
