Junior Sous Chef

ecruit; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Liverpool is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their new El Gato Negro location. The role involves supporting kitchen operations, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining high food quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in fresh food and experience in a leadership position.

Benefits

Staff meals on shift

Discounted dining across venues

Training and career development

Supportive and friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Junior Sous Chef or higher.
• Experience in a fresh food background.
• Ability to lead and motivate others in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with kitchen operations.
• Guide and develop Chefs de Partie and junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure food hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

ecruit Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Junior Sous Chef

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Junior Sous Chef – £29,000 + service charge and tips - El Gato Negro, Liverpool

The Role

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, fresh food kitchen? Ready to take the next step up and support leading a talented team? We’re looking for a confident and skilled Junior Sous Chef to join our brand-new El Gato Negro restaurant in the heart of Liverpool’s Castle Street.

You’ll work alongside a dedicated brigade in a high-quality, modern Spanish kitchen, where fresh ingredients and teamwork are the core of everything we do.

In this role, you’ll be a key member of our leadership team, supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You’ll help manage service, mentor junior chefs, and uphold high standards of food quality and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

You’ll step up when the Head Chef is away, helping to ensure service runs smoothly and the team remains well-organised and motivated.

If you're ready to grow your career in a respected kitchen and make your mark at one of Liverpool’s newest dining spots, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain consistency and quality during service
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with kitchen operations
• Guide and develop Chefs de Partie and junior kitchen staff
• Oversee stock rotation and ordering when required
• Ensure food hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety standards are met
• Lead sections and jump in wherever needed during busy periods
• Staff meals on shift
• Discounted dining across our venues
• Training and career development
• A supportive and friendly working environment

The Person

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Junior Sous Chef or higher
• Comes from a fresh food background
• Can lead and motivate others in a busy kitchen
• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Takes pride in high standards and clean kitchen practices
• Loves great food and working as part of a team

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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