Junior Sous Chef — Lead, Create & Train in Flexible Shifts

Recruit Genie; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on dining and stays

Referral bonuses

Additional holiday day on anniversary

Meals on duty and uniforms

Job summary

Dakota Manchester Airport is seeking a creative Junior Sous Chef with strong leadership to join our Kitchen Team. You will support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, lead a busy service, and help drive kitchen performance while training junior staff.

Excellent food hygiene and HACCP practices are essential. You will work across menus including a la carte, room service, breakfast, and events, ensuring high standards, cost control, and exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years professional cooking experience in a high calibre restaurant.
• Minimum 3 years experience as Chef de Partie or above.
• Trained in food hygiene to level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef & Senior Sous Chef in running the kitchen and lead a smooth, busy service.
• Assist with interviews, trials, appraisals and performance management.
• Write costed menus in line with GP targets; manage stock takes and orders.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to specifications for all menus and events.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, training junior chefs and apprentices.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

Food hygiene level 2

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Dakota Manchester Airport is seeking a creative Junior Sous Chef with strong leadership to join our Kitchen Team. You will support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, lead a busy service, and help drive kitchen performance while training junior staff.

Excellent food hygiene and HACCP practices are essential. You will work across menus including a la carte, room service, breakfast, and events, ensuring high standards, cost control, and exceptional guest experiences.