Manchester
Sous Chef Manchester | Up to £38,000 + Benefits Join One of the UKs Most Exciting Restaurant Groups Open Restaurants Group is renowned for creating vibrant, design-led restaurants that combine exceptional food, outstanding service, and an energetic atmosphere. As the business continues to grow, we're looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join one of our busy, quality-focused kitchens. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up and develop their career within a business that champions fresh food, invests in its people, and offers genuine progression opportunities. The Role Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll help lead a high-volume, fresh-food kitchen, ensuring every dish leaves the pass to the highest standard. You'll be instrumental in developing the brigade, maintaining consistency, and helping drive the culture and performance of the kitchen. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced services, enjoys developing others, and takes pride in delivering exceptional food every day. Key Responsibilities Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Lead services and ensure quality, consistency, and presentation standards are maintained. Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs and kitchen team members. Assist with stock control, ordering, and supplier management. Help manage labour costs and kitchen efficiencies. Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards. Ensure a positive, professional, and high-performing kitchen culture. Support menu development and seasonal food initiatives. Drive standards while remaining calm and organised during busy services. About You Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef within a fresh-food operation. Experience working in quality-led, high-volume restaurant environments. Passionate about food and committed to delivering exceptional standards. Strong leadership and communication skills. Organised, resilient, and capable of performing under pressure. Solid understanding of food safety, stock management, and kitchen financials. Ambitious and eager to progress within a growing hospitality business. What's On Offer Salary up to £38,000. Excellent development and progression opportunities. Staff discounts across the group. Work within a creative, energetic, and people-focused business. Be part of a growing restaurant group with exciting plans for the future. Access to industry-leading training and development programmes. If you're looking for a Sous Chef role where you'll have real impact, work with great people, and continue to develop your career within one of the UK's most exciting restaurant groups, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to discuss this opportunity in confidence. TPBN1_UKCT