Sous Chef

About this Role

My client is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join it’s team as Sous Chef. This vital role will be responsible for managing and leading their main production kitchen in South Manchester on a day-to-day basis, overseeing a range of catering for hospitality and events across the city.

Working with the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, the post holder will undertake the operational management for food preparation, production and service - managing, leading and guiding staff from the front with an inspiring passion for food, guiding staff to achieve the highest standard of hospitality and food provision for a range of business, including…

• Catered conferencing and events
• Lunch services
• Dinners and banqueting
• Weddings
• Support other food-led outlets within the department

The successful applicant will help to plan and coordinate the delivery of all hospitality, events and dining over multiple venues, having operational oversight of the main production kitchen delivering out to the various areas across the department where events take place. Responsibilities will also include leading service on events, including large scale dinners, weddings and conference activity within several venues.

Working with the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, the post holder will help to plan, cost and develop new menus for the business, striving to achieve continuous innovation of menus and a vibrant food culture within the team.

Applicants must have a Professional Cookery Qualifications to (minimum) City and Guilds 706/2. They must have food production management skills gained within a similar environment, as well as a working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations (including up to date Food Safety and Allergen Management), along with a good interpersonal team attitude and self-motivation. Good verbal and written communication skills, a natural positive attitude towards a busy/pressurised environment and the ability to work flexibly across the week to the requirements the business is essential to this role.

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours a week across 5 days out of 7, including evenings and weekends.

There are many benefits to working with this client, including:

• 34 days holiday, including Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• A strong commitment to personal and career development, as well as wellbeing and mental health.
• Annual salary review

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Cooking: 3 years (required)
• Food safety: 3 years (required)
• Food preparation: 3 years (required)
• Kitchen experience: 3 years (required)