Junior Sous Chef — Mentored Kitchen Career Growth

Dalata Hotel Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

Employee room rate on rooms (Dalata)

30% Off Friends & Family rate

Extra annual leave day (5 days max)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes

Pension access

Dalata Academy development programmes

Staff appreciation initiatives and fun

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter to support kitchen operations and lead by example in delivering high-quality food. You will mentor culinary staff and assist the Head Chef, contributing to the success of conferences and events.

The role offers opportunities for career development within the Dalata Academy and a supportive team environment in Manchester Cathedral Quarter.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in hotels or similar required or preferred.
• Unrelenting focus on quality.
• Qualification in culinary arts or similar is desired but not essential.
• 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

Culinary excellence

Team leadership

Mentoring staff

Quality focus

Interpersonal skills

Education

Culinary qualification (preferred)

Job description

Dalata Hotel Group is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter to support kitchen operations and lead by example in delivering high-quality food. You will mentor culinary staff and assist the Head Chef, contributing to the success of conferences and events.

The role offers opportunities for career development within the Dalata Academy and a supportive team environment in Manchester Cathedral Quarter.