Junior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen Ops & Mentorship

Dalata Hotel Group plc; Salford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

50% off F&B in all properties

Room rate discount £60

Friends & Family 30% off

Extra annual leave day (5 days)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension access

Dalata Academy development

Staff events & charity

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support kitchen operations, lead by example in food production and mentor culinary staff to deliver high-quality dishes for conferences and events.

The role offers development opportunities through our Dalata Academy, with an emphasis on internal progression within the group. Excellent teamwork and a focus on quality are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in hotels or similar environments.
• Unrelenting focus on quality.
• Qualification in culinary arts or similar is desired but not essential.
• A personal desire to be developed and to learn in your role.
• Ability to support the successful operations of the kitchen.
• Ability to build relationships and influence with all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen operations for the hotel.
• Lead by example in excellent food production.
• Mentor our skilled and ambitious culinary staff.
• Support the Head Chef in their duties, occasionally deputise in their role.
• Play an important role in the success of our conferences and events offerings.

Skills

Hotel kitchen experience

Quality focus

People development

Relationship building

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Dalata Hotel Group is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support kitchen operations, lead by example in food production and mentor culinary staff to deliver high-quality dishes for conferences and events.

The role offers development opportunities through our Dalata Academy, with an emphasis on internal progression within the group. Excellent teamwork and a focus on quality are essential to succeed in this role.