Kitchen Manager - SEC Glasgow

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34,000 Per Annum Plus Benefits

At Levy, we’re proud to be the official catering partner for The Scottish Event Campus. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional customer experience for every visitor to the venue. The campus comprises of the SSE Hydro, the SEC Armadillo and the SEC Centre. The company enjoys an enviable reputation as one of Europe’s most prestigious venues with the SSE Hydro consistently ranked in the top 3 busiest venues in the world by attracting over 1.1 million visitors each year.

Kitchen Manager - Glasgow SEC

34,000 Per Annum Plus Benefits

At Levy, we’re proud to be the official catering partner for The Scottish Event Campus. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional customer experience for every visitor to the venue. The campus comprises of the SSE Hydro, the SEC Armadillo and the SEC Centre. The company enjoys an enviable reputation as one of Europe’s most prestigious venues with the SSE Hydro consistently ranked in the top 3 busiest venues in the world by attracting over 1.1 million visitors each year.

About The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. In this vital role, you’ll oversee everything from food preparation and safety standards to stock control, ordering, invoicing, and food cost management. You’ll work closely with our talented culinary team to ensure every dish meets our high standards for quality and consistency, while also driving efficiency and maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives under pressure, takes pride in delivering exceptional food, and is committed to creating a seamless and professional kitchen operation. If you have a strong background in kitchen management and a passion for great food, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties

• Menu & Product Development : Collaborate with the Executive Chef to design and update menus, ensuring alignment with venue themes, guest expectations, allergen standards, and sustainability goals (e.g., carbon labelling).
• Food Quality & Consistency : Develop and maintain food specifications, portion sizes, and presentation standards in line with Levy Signatures. Participate in food photography and documentation.
• Procurement & Inventory Management : Oversee inventory levels and manage purchasing through approved suppliers to meet demand while ensuring quality and minimizing waste.
• Cost Control & Budgeting : Monitor food and labour costs, analyse financial performance, and implement strategies to maximise profitability and resource efficiency.
• Vendor & Supplier Management : Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate terms, and explore cost-effective sourcing while ensuring consistent quality.
• Team Leadership & Training : Assist in hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising kitchen staff while fostering skill development and maintaining high performance.
• Health, Safety & Compliance : Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and legal regulations; conduct regular inspections and enforce proper kitchen practices.
• Cross-Departmental Communication : Coordinate effectively with front-of-house, facilities, and other departments to ensure smooth operations and excellent guest experiences.

Who You Are

Benefits

Healthcare & Wellbeing – Medicash health benefits (including dental, mental health & optical for you and up to 4 children), free annual health check with Aviva Digicare, discounts at Nuffield Health & Pure Gym, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Exclusive Perks & Discounts – Save on entertainment (up to 55% off cinema tickets), shopping (up to 15% off), Vodafone plans, and travel with top providers such as TUI & Expedia.

Workplace Benefits – Meals on duty, pension scheme, life assurance, and professional subscriptions paid.

Leave & Family Support – 23 days + bank holidays, your birthday off, extra leave after maternity return, a day off for your baby’s 1st birthday, and a holiday purchase scheme.

Career & Financial Support – Ongoing training & development, career pathways, financial wellbeing programme, and preferred rates on salary finance products.

Who are Levy?

Levy, part of Compass Group, known for delivering exceptional food, drink, and hospitality experiences at world-renowned venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, and Tottenham Hotspur. Focused on sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, Levy prides itself on using sustainably sourced ingredients and providing outstanding service. The company is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2027, partnering with the British Paralympic Association, and ensuring all team members earn at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.

Why Join Us?

At Levy UK & Ireland, we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion, valuing every individual’s unique strengths. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and success. We promote fairness, ensure all voices are heard, and provide equal opportunities for all.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, equitable workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute. Together, we achieve greatness.

Seniority level

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Mid-Senior level

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Full-time

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Management and Manufacturing

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Hospitality

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