Junior Sous Chef: Lead, Elevate & Deliver in Kitchen

The Lowry; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Theatre tickets

Free parking

Birthday day off

Staff discounts

Wellbeing services

Life assurance

Job summary

The Lowry in Salford is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support delivery of high-quality, well-presented food across our hospitality operation. This practical role involves taking responsibility for kitchen sections and helping the team during busy service.

You will work with the Executive Head Chef and senior culinary team to support preparation, service, stock control, ordering, and menu development, while upholding food safety and allergen standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
• Capable of leading junior chefs and supporting others to develop.
• Confident taking responsibility for kitchen sections and staying calm under busy service.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and service, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
• Lead by example and mentor junior chefs to build skills and consistency.
• Contribute to stock control, ordering, menu development, and food costing.
• Support waste reduction to protect product quality and commercial performance.
• Ensure food safety and allergen management; communicate with front-of-house.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food preparation

Stock control

Allergen handling

Job description

The Lowry in Salford is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support delivery of high-quality, well-presented food across our hospitality operation. This practical role involves taking responsibility for kitchen sections and helping the team during busy service.

You will work with the Executive Head Chef and senior culinary team to support preparation, service, stock control, ordering, and menu development, while upholding food safety and allergen standards.