Senior Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovator

Recruit Genie; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Uniforming

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working options

Discounts on stays and dining at our 7

Job summary

Dakota Manchester Airport invites a creative Senior Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team at Manchester Airport. You will direct service, manage interviews, appraisals, and costed menus while maintaining exceptional food quality and guest experience.

With 5+ years in high-calibre kitchens and 3+ years in senior roles, you will champion HACCP compliance, staff development, and positive teamwork across kitchen and front-of-house to uphold our renowned standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years professional cooking experience in a high-calibre restaurant.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Junior Sous or above.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and communication in a positive, inclusive environment.
• Trained and knowledgeable in food hygiene to level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens; full training provided.
• Demonstrate passion for quality food and preparation.
• Be hardworking, a team player, and Pride-driven with attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the running of the Kitchen, including leading a busy service.
• Carry out managerial duties: interviews, trial shifts, appraisals and performance management.
• Assist in driving kitchen commercial performance: write rotas, manage holidays, costed menus and stock takes; place orders.
• Prepare and cook dishes per Head Chef specifications across all menus (a la carte, room service, breakfast, events, guest amenities).
• Foster teamwork and clear communication between kitchen and front-of-house.
• Train junior Chefs and apprentices in a positive, continually improving environment.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene, write HACCPs, and maintain audit scores.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexible shifts

Quality-focused

Job description

Dakota Manchester Airport invites a creative Senior Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team at Manchester Airport. You will direct service, manage interviews, appraisals, and costed menus while maintaining exceptional food quality and guest experience.

With 5+ years in high-calibre kitchens and 3+ years in senior roles, you will champion HACCP compliance, staff development, and positive teamwork across kitchen and front-of-house to uphold our renowned standards.