Sous Chef

SOUS CHEF – Café Bar 1780, PRINCE’S SQUARE, GLASGOW

Café Bar 1780 is in the heart of Glasgow’s stylish Prince’s Square. serving an all-day menu with breakfast, brunch, light lunches, and evening dining featuring quality steaks, burgers, and more. Add in regular live music and events, and 1780 is a buzzing hotspot where food and atmosphere go hand in hand.

THE ROLE

As Sous Chef, you’ll be the Head Chef’s right hand – running services smoothly, stepping up in their absence, and helping to keep everything consistent, efficient, and to standard.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Leading services and supervising the team
• Training and mentoring junior chefs
• Ensuring consistent quality and presentation across all dishes
• Managing prep, stock, and kitchen organisation
• Bringing ideas to seasonal specials and event menus

WHY 1780?

Part of a Growing Group
Backed by a successful independent group with thriving sites including Café Bar 1807 in Linlithgow, 1912 in Bathgate, and 1962 in Livingston Designer Outlet.

Supplied by Our Own Butcher
We’re proud to source from David Stein Butchers, our family business, guaranteeing top-quality ingredients, full traceability, and a true farm-to-fork ethos.

YOU’LL NEED

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong CDP ready to step up
• Confidence running busy services and supporting the Head Chef
• Good knowledge of stock control, GP, and prep systems
• A calm, reliable, and organised approach under pressure
• A passion for fresh, consistent, well-presented food
• A team-first attitude and ambition to grow

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• 40-45 hours, paid for every hour worked
• Tips
• Meals on shift, including tea, coffee, and soft drinks
• 50% staff discount across all venues
• Opportunities to shape specials and event menus
• Career progression within a growing independent group
• Regular team events and socials
• Christmas Day off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• what is your current notice period?
• is there any days or times you are not avaliable to work?

Location:

• Glasgow G1 3JN (preferred)

Work Location: In person