Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef £33,000 base salary with expected earnings up to £39,000 including service charge and tips El Gato Negro, Manchester/ King Street

The Role

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, fresh food kitchen? Ready to take the next step up and support leading a talented team? We re looking for a confident and skilled Junior Sous Chef to join our El Gato Negro restaurant in the heart of Manchester , King Street.

You ll work alongside a dedicated brigade in a high-quality, modern Spanish kitchen, where fresh ingredients and teamwork are the core of everything we do.

In this role, you ll be a key member of our leadership team, supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You ll help manage service, mentor junior chefs, and uphold high standards of food quality and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

You ll step up when the Head Chef is away, helping to ensure service runs smoothly and the team remains well-organised and motivated.

If you're ready to grow your career in a respected kitchen and make your mark at one of Manchester's newest dining spots, we d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain consistency and quality during service.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with kitchen operations.
• Guide and develop Chefs de Partie and junior kitchen staff.
• Oversee stock rotation and ordering when required.
• Ensure food hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety standards are met.
• Lead sections and jump in wherever needed during busy periods.

The Benefits:

• Staff meals on shift.
• Discounted dining across our venues.
• Training and career development.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.

The Person

We re looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum of 2 years experience as a Junior Sous Chef or higher.
• Comes from a fresh food background.
• Can lead and motivate others in a busy kitchen.
• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Takes pride in high standards and clean kitchen practices.
• Loves great food and working as part of a team.