Junior Sous Chef: Lead & Grow in a Busy Kitchen

Dakota Hospitality Limited (Dakota Hotels); Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special discounts on stays and dining

Bonuses for referrals and recognition

Additional holiday after first year

Meals on duty and uniforming

Job summary

Dakota Manchester Airport is seeking a creative Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Team. The role offers a permanent contract with full-time hours and a typical 11am-11pm shift pattern, averaging 45 hours per week.

Salary is £17.06 per hour (basic £13.21 + average tronc). You will support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in running a busy kitchen, train junior chefs, and ensure HACCP and food hygiene standards are consistently met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years professional cooking experience in a high calibre restaurant.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Chef de Partie or above.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and communication in a positive working environment.
• Trained in food hygiene to level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens (full training provided).
• Passion for quality food and preparation; hardworking and a team player.
• Promote Dakota culture of positivity; detail-oriented and flexible with shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in running the kitchen during busy services.
• Lead interviews, trial shifts, appraisals and performance management.
• Manage rotas, holidays and costed menus to hit GP targets; oversee stock and orders.
• Prepare and cook dishes as per Head Chef specifications across all menus.
• Train junior chefs and apprentices; ensure HACCP and safety standards are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Communication

Food hygiene knowledge

HACCP

Job description

Dakota Manchester Airport is seeking a creative Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Team. The role offers a permanent contract with full-time hours and a typical 11am-11pm shift pattern, averaging 45 hours per week.

Salary is £17.06 per hour (basic £13.21 + average tronc). You will support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in running a busy kitchen, train junior chefs, and ensure HACCP and food hygiene standards are consistently met.