Sous Chef

Big Mamma; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant group is seeking an energetic Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Manchester. You will participate in menu creation, ensure operational efficiency, and uphold high culinary standards. The role offers a highly competitive salary, full-time hours, 28 days of paid holiday per year, and career advancement opportunities across the UK and Europe. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences while developing your culinary skills and team leadership in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days paid holiday

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to manage food costs effectively.
• Strong understanding of hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in menu changes and plate execution.
• Ensure operational efficiency and hygiene standards are met.
• Train and support your team daily.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group, the brainchild of Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 10 years we have opened the doors of 30 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Italy and Belgium).

Our mission? To share the special ambience of the most beautiful places of Italian tradition, creating unique moments of sharing with our customers.

Take the lead with La Squadra as SOUS CHEF in Manchester

For our new adventure in Manchester, we are looking for talented Junior & Sous Chefs who will become theleadersandChefsof tomorrow.

Your main tasks

FROM CREATION TO PLATE EXECUTION

• Participate in the menu change process alongside the Executive Chefs, contributing to a unique culinary experience.
• Speed and precision at the pass will be your hallmark.
• Ensure every dish is perfect, adhering to the Group's recipes and standards.

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• You are the Chef’s right hand, ensuring everything is impeccable : compliance with hygiene standards, a well-organized team, and checks always aligned with objectives.
• Manage Food Costs like a true leader : zero waste, flawless inventories, and always on-time orders.
• Plan, organize, and lead the brigade with energy and precision.

SUCCESS IS BUILT ON TEAMWORK

• Train and support your team daily, sharing passion and professionalism.
• Build your Squad : your leadership creates harmony and makes the workplace stimulating and positive.

Our offer

• Highly competitive salary
• Full time role
• 2 consecutive days off per week
• 28 days paid holiday per year
• Pension scheme
• Permanent contract
• Meal on shift : we serve the staff meal before the lunch and dinner shift
• Employee discount : discount on food and drink at our restaurants for you and up to 3 of your friends
• Continuous trainings, team buildings and career opportunities : we offer a training path and concrete career opportunities.
• Geographical mobility in UK & Europe across all our venues
• And much mooore!

START DATE : asap

BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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