Junior Sous Chef

HR-CL Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting restaurant in Manchester is seeking a passionate Jr Sous to support senior chefs and lead culinary efforts. This role offers a salary of £28k to £30k DOE plus tips, free meals, and company discounts. Candidates should have prior experience in high-quality kitchens and a drive for creativity. Join a collaborative team in a central location with excellent transport links.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Company discounts

Creative involvement in menu development

Positive working environment

Central location with great transport links

Responsibilities

• Support senior chefs in daily service operations.
• Maintain high standards in food prep and execution.
• Take ownership of your section and lead by example.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team.

Skills

Experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous

Passion for modern British and European cooking

Attention to detail

Calmness under pressure

Collaborative spirit

Drive to learn and grow

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Jr Sous to join an exciting kitchen in heart of Manchester. The team here thrive on delivering a menu built on flavour, precision, and creativity and are looking for a Jr Sous that shares this drive and passion.

As the Jr Sous you will support the senior chefs in running daily service by maintaining the highest standards across prep and execution. You’ll take ownership of your section, lead by example, and help mentor junior team members. Collaboration and consistency are key — this is a kitchen built on respect and rhythm.

What we are looking for:

• Experience as a strong Chef de Partie or Junior Sous in a quality-led kitchen.
• A genuine passion for modern British and European cooking.
• An eye for detail and pride in every plate.
• Calmness under pressure and a collaborative spirit.
• Drive to learn, grow, and take the next step in your career.

Highlights on the role:

• Salary from £28k to £30k DOE plus tips
• Free meals on shift
• Company discounts
• Creative involvement in menu development and tasting sessions.
• A positive, progressive working environment.
• Central location – great transport links

If you’re ready to be part of one of Manchester’s most talked-about restaurants and want to grow in a kitchen that values skill and ambition, we’d love to hear from you.