Sous Chef

Chotto Matte - UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Chotto Matte, a renowned Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant in Manchester, seeks a Sous Chef to join their team. In this role, you will collaborate with the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to maintain exceptional standards while fostering a vibrant culinary experience. This position offers the chance to be part of a new iconic restaurant opening, providing a unique platform to showcase your passion for Asian cuisine and enhance your culinary artistry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume, high-end kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and kitchen best practices.
• Passion for Asian cuisine — experience with Japanese, Peruvian, or fusion styles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in overseeing kitchen operations.
• Lead, mentor, and train kitchen staff to maintain high culinary standards.
• Uphold and enforce strict hygiene standards in line with company guidelines.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Hygiene regulations

Asian cuisine passion

Job description

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Salary: Up to £44,000 inclusive of tronc

About us:

Chotto Matte is a globally recognized Japanese-Peruvian
fusion (known as Nikkei) restaurant group with locations in London, Miami, San
Francisco, Toronto, and now Manchester! Our venues are immersive spaces where
vibrant cuisine meets energetic beats, offering guests a unique and engaging
dining experience.

As Sous Chef you’ll work closely with the Head Chef
and Senior Sous Chef to bring our bold Japanese-Peruvian fusion menu to life,
ensuring consistency, creativity, and excellence in every dish. Experience in
high-end, fast-paced environments and a passion for Asian or Nikkei cuisine is
highly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to be
part of a much anticipated new opening, and join a team in what will be one of
Manchester most iconic restaurants.

Key Responsibilities as a Sous Chef:

·
Support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in
overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service during high-volume
shifts.

·
Lead, mentor, and train kitchen staff to
maintain consistency, efficiency, and high culinary standards.

·
Uphold and enforce strict hygiene, food safety,
and cleanliness standards in line with company and regulatory guidelines.

·
Help monitor stock levels, control costs, and
ensure accurate ordering and waste management when you Head Chef and Senior
Sous Chef are absent.

Requirements:

·
Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a
high-volume, high-end kitchen environment.

·
Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene
regulations, and kitchen best practices.

·
Passion for Asian cuisine — experience with
Japanese, Peruvian, or fusion styles is a strong advantage.