Sous Chef

Six by Nico; Salford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Travel across UK & Ireland sites

Employee wellbeing programme

Job summary

Six by Nico is seeking a Sous Chef to work closely with the Head Chef and oversee the kitchen operation at our Manchester Deansgate site. You will supervise the team, coordinate the delivery of high-quality food, and drive excellence in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead with enthusiasm, develop your skills and support a culture of teamwork, food safety, and exceptional service. Expect diverse menus every 6 weeks and opportunities to travel across Six by Nico sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy kitchen environments and supervising teams.
• Knowledge of food safety and modern preparation techniques.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with front-of-house teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire kitchen operation with the Head Chef.
• Supervise the team and coordinate delivery of high quality food.
• Control seasoning, portioning and appearance of dishes.
• Maintain teamwork and effective communication under pressure.
• Ensure first-class service and maintain high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Organisation

Food knowledge

Job description

Sous ChefSix by Nico - Manchester Deansgate 2 John Dalton Street, Salford, Lancashire, M3 2NW

The role

Due to our unique concept, we change menus every 6 weeks which will give you the opportunity for continual development of your skills and knowledge with different cooking styles.

The role of Sous chef will see you work closely with the Head chef in overseeing the entire kitchen operation. You will assist in supervising your team and coordinating the delivery of high quality food, in a busy and fast paced kitchen environment. You will have enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge in the kitchen as well as the people around you.

As a Sous Chef at Six by Nico, you will:

• Have the ability to control and oversee the seasoning, portioning and appearance of the food served
• Demonstrate and promote teamwork within the kitchen and front of house
• Excellent communication and the ability to lead and also work well with others
• Have a good knowledge & understanding on food, modern food preparation techniques and food safety.
• Be committed to delivering first class service
• Have a positive attitude and ability to multitask
• Have good organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure

What's in it for you?

• Excellent opportunities for Career development and growth.
• Working with a team striving for perfection daily
• The opportunity to become a superstar with passion at the forefront of your professional mindset
• Christmas Day & Boxing Day guaranteed off to enjoy well deserved downtime to celebrate the festivities.
• Annual Pay Review - ensuring your skills, knowledge and experience are valued every step of the way.
• Travel opportunities across all Six By Nico sites in the UK and Ireland.
• People Engagement Board - we want to listen and learn from you, you can have this opportunity to tell us your feedback every month via our team engagement platform, we listen and learn.
• Employee Assist Programme - our employee wellbeing is integral in such a demanding industry. Every member of the team has access to “Health Assured”', a well-being app with mental health advice and support, finance support, weekly mood tracker and more. With this programme our employees have access to support whenever they need it.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we would love to hear from you.

Six by Nico is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Salaries will be paid at an hourly rate inclusive of service charge.

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