Senior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menus & Team Growth

Dakota Hospitality Limited (Dakota Hotels); Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on stays and dining

Meals on duty

Employee Assistance Program

Career development & training

Job summary

Dakota Hospitality Limited (Dakota Hotels) in Manchester Airport is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Team. You will lead a busy service, oversee menu execution, and ensure high standards of food quality and safety.

With a minimum of five years' professional cooking experience and at least three years as a Junior Sous or above, you will demonstrate strong leadership, training, and cost-aware management.

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 skills in a positive environment.
• Trained and knowledgeable in food hygiene to level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens, with full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the running of the Kitchen including leading a smooth and busy service.
• Carrying out managerial responsibilities including interviews, trial shifts, appraisals and performance management.
• Drive kitchen commercial performance by writing rotas, managing holidays and costed menus in line with GP targets.
• Prepare and cook dishes per Head Chef specifications across all menus including la carte, room service, breakfast and events.
• Commit to teamwork, clear communication with kitchen and front of house, and ongoing skill development.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

HACCP knowledge

Allergens awareness

Food hygiene

Job description

Dakota Hospitality Limited (Dakota Hotels) in Manchester Airport is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Team. You will lead a busy service, oversee menu execution, and ensure high standards of food quality and safety.

With a minimum of five years' professional cooking experience and at least three years as a Junior Sous or above, you will demonstrate strong leadership, training, and cost-aware management.