Junior Sous Chef

eastlandsvsl; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

eastlandsvsl in Manchester is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support high-quality culinary operations across a fast-paced multi-outlet environment.

You will work closely with the Sous Chef to lead kitchen teams, ensure food safety and standards, and help deliver day-to-day service and large events.

In this role you lead by example, drive quality, pace, and organisation while developing the team and ensuring a seamless guest experience across all service periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen teams and support the Sous Chef to maintain high standards across all outlets.
• Ensure food safety, HACCP adherence and quality control throughout preparation and service.
• Drive quality, pace and organisation in the kitchen and support seamless guest experiences across service periods.

Job description

The Junior Sous Chef plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality culinary operations across a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment. Working closely with the Sous Chef, they are responsible for ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high standards across all areas of food production, from preparation through to service.

This role combines hands-on leadership with operational oversight, supporting the coordination of kitchen teams, maintaining food safety and compliance standards, and contributing to the delivery of both day-to-day service and large-scale events.

The Junior Sous Chef is expected to lead by example, driving quality, pace, and organisation in the kitchen, while supporting the development of the team and ensuring a seamless guest experience across all service periods. In the absence of the Sous Chef, they take ownership of the kitchen, maintaining performance, standards, and service delivery.