Senior Sous Chef: Lead, Coach & Elevate Italian Dining

Gusto Italian; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GiGi’s kitchen values craftsmanship, discipline and pride. As a Senior Sous Chef you’ll bridge leadership and the team on the pass, modelling standards and professionalism while supporting the Sous and Head Chef to ensure every service runs with confidence and precision.

You’ll lead by example, coach peers, and help create an environment where every chef can thrive. From fresh pasta to busy Saturday nights, your calm leadership will define every service and reinforce GiGi’s storytelling on every

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a quality restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of fresh food preparation and service.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Positive, supportive leadership style.
• High standards of cleanliness, food safety and kitchen discipline.
• Passion for coaching and developing others.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and key trading periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead sections confidently and ensure dishes meet GiGi standards.
• Supervise service, provide guidance and maintain organisation.
• Coach Line Chefs, Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters to build confidence and skills.
• Maintain quality, consistency and presentation across services.
• Monitor prep, mise en place and section readiness for smooth service.
• Assist with stock management, deliveries and ordering while minimising waste.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards at all times.
• Assist recruitment, onboarding and training of new kitchen team members.
• Step into leadership when Sous or Head Chef is absent.

Skills

Chef leadership

Food quality

Team coaching

Organisational skills

Food safety

Calm under pressure

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Job description

GiGi’s kitchen values craftsmanship, discipline and pride. As a Senior Sous Chef you’ll bridge leadership and the team on the pass, modelling standards and professionalism while supporting the Sous and Head Chef to ensure every service runs with confidence and precision.

You’ll lead by example, coach peers, and help create an environment where every chef can thrive. From fresh pasta to busy Saturday nights, your calm leadership will define every service and reinforce GiGi’s storytelling on every