Junior Sous Chef: Lead, Train, and Create

Dakota Hotels; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special Dakota discounts on stays andd

Bonuses for referrals and being named/

Additional holiday anniversary bonus

Meals on duty and uniforming

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health Champions

Flexible working options

Dakota Academy training & career dev

Job summary

K Dakota Manchester Airport are seeking a creative Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Team. You will support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, lead busy services and help write costed menus while maintaining high food safety standards.

You will train junior chefs, manage stock and rotations, and ensure excellent guest dining across all services. A passion for quality and teamwork is essential, with strong leadership and clear communication throughout the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years professional cooking experience in a high‑calibre restaurant.
• Minimum of 3 years as Chef de Partie or above.
• Proven leadership and communication skills in a positive, inclusive environment.
• Trained in food hygiene to level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens, with full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef & Senior Sous Chef in running the kitchen and leading busy services.
• Conduct interviews, trial shifts, appraisals and manage performance.
• Write costed menus to meet GP targets, manage stock takes and place orders.
• Prepare and cook dishes across all menus: à la carte, room service, breakfast and events.
• Promote teamwork, communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Mentor junior chefs and apprentices in a culture of ongoing improvement.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene laws and oversee HACCP/compliance.
• Continuously learn and improve professional skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Menu planning

Stock management

Food preparation

Education

Food hygiene level 2+

HACCP knowledge

Allergen awareness

Job description

K Dakota Manchester Airport are seeking a creative Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Team. You will support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, lead busy services and help write costed menus while maintaining high food safety standards.

You will train junior chefs, manage stock and rotations, and ensure excellent guest dining across all services. A passion for quality and teamwork is essential, with strong leadership and clear communication throughout the kitchen.