Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Fresh Food, Growth

Search Consultancy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Overtime pay

Wagestream access

Employee assistance

Job summary

Search Consultancy is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the senior kitchen team at one of Manchester's leading restaurant groups. You will support the Head Chef in day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation and service.

You will lead and develop the kitchen team, mentor junior chefs, manage stock and ordering, and maintain food safety compliance in a fast-paced, fresh-food environment with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef in a quality-led restaurant/hotel/hospitality.
• Passionate about fresh food, seasonal produce, and delivering high standards.
• Capable in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude with willingness to learn and develop.
• Team player in a professional kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team and oversee service.
• Mentor junior chefs and manage stock control and ordering.
• Maintain food safety compliance and high operational standards.
• Hands-on role in a fast-paced, fresh-food environment to develop leadership skills.

Skills

Leadership

Fresh food

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organised

Willing to learn

Job description

Search Consultancy is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the senior kitchen team at one of Manchester's leading restaurant groups. You will support the Head Chef in day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation and service.

You will lead and develop the kitchen team, mentor junior chefs, manage stock and ordering, and maintain food safety compliance in a fast-paced, fresh-food environment with opportunities for career progression.