Junior Sous Chef - Circolo Popolare - Manchester by Big Mamma Group

Circolo Popolare; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant group in Manchester is seeking a full-time Junior Sous Chef. The role involves participating in menu changes, ensuring operational efficiency, and leading a kitchen team. Candidates should have experience in professional kitchens and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary of $42.5k annually, along with benefits such as paid holidays, employee discounts, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

28 days paid holiday per year

Pension scheme

Employee discounts on food and drink

Continuous training and career opportunities

Geographical mobility across UK and Europe

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to maintain high cooking standards.
• Strong leadership and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in menu changes with Executive Chefs.
• Manage hygiene standards and team organization.
• Train and support team members daily.

Skills

Operational efficiency

Speed and precision

Team leadership

Food cost management

Job description

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group, the brainchild of Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 10 years we have opened the doors of 30 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Italy and Belgium). Our mission? To share the special ambience of the most beautiful places of Italian tradition, creating unique moments of sharing with our customers. Take the lead with La Squadra as JUNIOR SOUS CHEF in Manchester for our new adventure in Manchester.

• Participate in the menu change process alongside the Executive Chefs, contributing to a unique culinary experience.
• Speed and precision at the pass will be your hallmark.
• Ensure every dish is perfect, adhering to the Group's recipes and standards.

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• You are the Chef's right hand, ensuring everything is impeccable: compliance with hygiene standards, a well‑organized team, and checks always aligned with objectives.
• Manage Food Costs like a true leader: zero waste, flawless inventories, and always on‑time orders.
• Plan, organize, and lead the brigade with energy and precision.

SUCCESS IS BUILT ON TEAMWORK

• Train and support your team daily, sharing passion and professionalism.
• Build your Squad: your leadership creates harmony and makes the workplace stimulating and positive.

Location

Circolo Popolare – Manchester by Big Mamma Group Restaurant, 27+ restaurants across Europe. The role is Full‑time, Permanent contract.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary ($42.5k annually)
• Full time role
• 2 consecutive days off per week
• 28 days paid holiday per year
• Pension scheme
• Meal on shift: staff meal before lunch and dinner shift
• Employee discount: discount on food and drink at our restaurants for you and up to 3 of your friends
• Continuous trainings, team building and career opportunities: we offer a training path and concrete career opportunities.
• Geographical mobility in UK and Europe across all our venues
• And much more!

START DATE: ASAP