Sous Chef – Premium Dining & Events

Eastlands Venue Services Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Group Life Assurance

Birthday Day Off

Complimentary Meals on Shift

Wellbeing Programme

Pension Scheme

Holiday Allowance

Career Development

Job summary

Eastlands Venue Services Limited, based at Medlock Square in Manchester, is seeking a visionary Sous Chef to shape menus and lead kitchen operations across a high-end, multi-outlet environment. You will work alongside senior chefs to ensure quality and consistent service during both event and non-event periods.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong kitchen organisation, and a passion for exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced campus setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie in a high-volume, quality-led restaurant or hotel environment.
• Experience working across multiple service periods (e.g. breakfast, all-day dining, evening service).
• Ability to run a section and support kitchen operations during busy service.
• Good leadership skills with the ability to support and guide junior chefs.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and allergen legislation.
• Experience supporting stock control and minimising waste.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for quality, consistency, and guest experience.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and event days.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a high-performing kitchen operation, ensuring consistent food quality and service standards
• Execute menus in line with brand direction, maintaining strong attention to detail and consistency
• Support and guide junior chefs during service, contributing to a positive and efficient team culture
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance
• Support stock control, organisation, and waste reduction to ensure efficient kitchen operations

Skills

Sous Chef

Multi-service experience

Kitchen leadership

Food safety knowledge

Stock control

Organisation skills

Time management

Calm under pressure

Quality guest experience

Evenings weekends events

Premium dining

Openings experience

Menu changes

Ingredient knowledge

Large teams

Job description

Eastlands Venue Services Limited, based at Medlock Square in Manchester, is seeking a visionary Sous Chef to shape menus and lead kitchen operations across a high-end, multi-outlet environment. You will work alongside senior chefs to ensure quality and consistent service during both event and non-event periods.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong kitchen organisation, and a passion for exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced campus setting.