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Gusto Restaurants Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc and Benefits

Job summary

Gusto Restaurants Ltd - GiGi kitchen is seeking a Sous Chef ready to bridge leadership and hands-on cooking. You’ll lead sections, uphold GiGi standards, and coach junior chefs, delivering confident service across busy weekend shifts.

This role suits someone who thrives under pressure, champions teamwork, cleanliness, and high quality plating. Join a vibrant, ambitious team within the GiGi family, where every service is crafted with discipline, pride and a shared passion for exceptional Italian

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef within a quality restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of fresh food preparation and service.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and key trading periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Lead sections confidently, ensuring every dish is prepared and presented to GiGi standards
• Supervise and support chefs during service, providing guidance and maintaining high levels of organisation
• Coach and develop Line Chefs, Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters, helping them build confidence and skills
• Ensure food quality, consistency and presentation remain exceptional throughout every service
• Monitor prep levels, mise en place and section readiness to ensure smooth service
• Help manage stock, deliveries and ordering while minimising waste
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and Health & Safety standards at all times
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training of new kitchen team members
• Step into leadership responsibilities whenever the Head Chef is absent

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Fresh food prep

Organisational skills

Leadership

Cleanliness & food safety

Coaching & development

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Job description

Life is SO much better when you’re surrounded by people who inspire you. At Gusto, we’re lucky to have a vibrant, passionate team who share the same goals, energy, and values.

That’s what makes us stand out as an employer — and exactly what we look for in every new team member who joins our family!

Born in Cheshire in 2005, we’ve grown into a collection of 7 stunning restaurants across the UK with a dedicated team who bring the Gusto spirit to life every single day.

From buzzing city centres to charming English villages, Gusto Italian is all about embracing life: celebrating the small wins, elevating the everyday, and turning ordinary moments into something truly extraordinary

Up to £38,000 including Tronc and Benefits

Sous Chef

The Kitchen at GiGi

THE ROLE

At GiGi, the kitchen is built on craftsmanship, discipline and pride.

As a Sous Chef, you are the bridge between leadership and the team on the pass. You are a role model for standards, consistency and professionalism, supporting the Head Chef to ensure every service runs with confidence and precision.

This is a role for someone ready to take the next step in their career. You will lead by example, coach those around you and help create an environment where every chef can thrive. Whether preparing fresh pasta, finishing dishes on the pass or supporting the team through a busy Saturday night, your attention to detail and calm leadership will define every service.

At GiGi, every plate tells a story.

You help make sure it's one worth remembering.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Lead sections confidently, ensuring every dish is prepared and presented to GiGi standards
• Supervise and support chefs during service, providing guidance and maintaining high levels of organisation
• Coach and develop Line Chefs, Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters, helping them build confidence and skills
• Ensure food quality, consistency and presentation remain exceptional throughout every service
• Monitor prep levels, mise en place and section readiness to ensure smooth service
• Help manage stock, deliveries and ordering while minimising waste
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and Health & Safety standards at all times
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training of new kitchen team members
• Step into leadership responsibilities whenever the Head Chef is absent

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You take pride in doing things properly.

You remain calm under pressure, communicate clearly and enjoy helping others succeed. You understand that great kitchens are built on teamwork, preparation and consistency.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience as a Sous Chef within a quality restaurant
• Strong knowledge of fresh food preparation and service
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A positive, supportive leadership style
• High standards of cleanliness, food safety and kitchen discipline
• Passion for coaching and developing others
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and key trading periods

WHY GIGI?

GiGi is a love letter to Italian dining at its most glamorous.

Inspired by the golden age of Italian hospitality, we're creating restaurants full of theatre, warmth and unforgettable experiences. Behind every memorable guest experience is a kitchen team committed to excellence, working together with passion, precision and pride.

As a Sous Chef, you'll be given the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, learn from experienced chefs and grow your career within an ambitious restaurant group that believes in promoting talent from within.

Because at GiGi, we don't simply serve great food.