Senior Sous Chef: Lead, Coach & Elevate the Kitchen

Gusto Restaurants Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc and Benefits

Job summary

Gusto Restaurants Ltd - GiGi kitchen is seeking a Sous Chef ready to bridge leadership and hands-on cooking. You’ll lead sections, uphold GiGi standards, and coach junior chefs, delivering confident service across busy weekend shifts.

This role suits someone who thrives under pressure, champions teamwork, cleanliness, and high quality plating. Join a vibrant, ambitious team within the GiGi family, where every service is crafted with discipline, pride and a shared passion for exceptional Italian

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef within a quality restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of fresh food preparation and service.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and key trading periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Lead sections confidently, ensuring every dish is prepared and presented to GiGi standards
• Supervise and support chefs during service, providing guidance and maintaining high levels of organisation
• Coach and develop Line Chefs, Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters, helping them build confidence and skills
• Ensure food quality, consistency and presentation remain exceptional throughout every service
• Monitor prep levels, mise en place and section readiness to ensure smooth service
• Help manage stock, deliveries and ordering while minimising waste
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and Health & Safety standards at all times
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training of new kitchen team members
• Step into leadership responsibilities whenever the Head Chef is absent

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Fresh food prep

Organisational skills

Leadership

Cleanliness & food safety

Coaching & development

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Job description

Gusto Restaurants Ltd - GiGi kitchen is seeking a Sous Chef ready to bridge leadership and hands-on cooking. You’ll lead sections, uphold GiGi standards, and coach junior chefs, delivering confident service across busy weekend shifts.

This role suits someone who thrives under pressure, champions teamwork, cleanliness, and high quality plating. Join a vibrant, ambitious team within the GiGi family, where every service is crafted with discipline, pride and a shared passion for exceptional Italian