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C&E Sous Chef
Job Location:
Job Location:
Manchester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
In this role you will support the Head Chef in managing all aspects of culinary operations with a particular focus on Conferences & Events private dining and premium hospitality experiences.
The Sous Chef will play a key role in planning preparing and delivering bespoke culinary experiences for corporate events private functions client tastings and special occasions. Working closely with the Head Chef and wider operational teams the role will help ensure that every event is delivered to the highest culinary standards combining creativity consistency and exceptional guest experience.
Alongside supporting day-to-day kitchen operations the Sous Chef will contribute to menu development tasting sessions and event planning activities while continuing to support matchdays concerts and major venue events as required.
In the Head Chefs absence the Sous Chef acts as the primary culinary leader maintaining continuity and excellence across all kitchen operations.
Day to Day Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Operations & Service
Support the Head Chef in leading day-to-day kitchen operations ensuring exceptional food quality consistency and service across conferences events private dining premium hospitality and major venue events.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead coach and develop the kitchen team creating a positive high-performing environment while supporting recruitment onboarding training and performance.
Food Quality & Innovation
Maintain the highest culinary standards through quality control menu execution and the development of seasonal dishes event menus and premium hospitality experiences.
Conferences Events & Matchdays
Play a key role in delivering outstanding culinary experiences across conferences corporate events private dining matchdays concerts and large-scale venue operations.
Operational Excellence
Support stock management food cost control ordering waste reduction and kitchen efficiency while ensuring the team is prepared for every service.
Food Safety & Compliance
Champion food safety HACCP health & safety and hygiene standards ensuring compliance across all kitchen operations.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with the Head Chef Operations Sales and Front of House teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences and continuously improve the culinary offering.
Support the Head Chef in leading day-to-day kitchen operations ensuring exceptional food quality consistency and service across conferences events private dining premium hospitality and major venue events.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead coach and develop the kitchen team creating a positive high-performing environment while supporting recruitment onboarding training and performance.
Food Quality & Innovation
Maintain the highest culinary standards through quality control menu execution and the development of seasonal dishes event menus and premium hospitality experiences.
Conferences Events & Matchdays
Play a key role in delivering outstanding culinary experiences across conferences corporate events private dining matchdays concerts and large-scale venue operations.
Operational Excellence
Support stock management food cost control ordering waste reduction and kitchen efficiency while ensuring the team is prepared for every service.
Food Safety & Compliance
Champion food safety HACCP health & safety and hygiene standards ensuring compliance across all kitchen operations.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with the Head Chef Operations Sales and Front of House teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences and continuously improve the culinary offering.
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role within premium hospitality conferences & events hotels restaurants banqueting or large-scale venues.
- Strong culinary skills with experience delivering high-quality food in fast-paced high-volume environments.
- Experience leading coaching and developing kitchen teams.
- Good understanding of food safety HACCP allergen management and health & safety standards.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and services.
- Experience with stock control ordering waste management and food cost control.
- A collaborative approach with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Experience working within stadiums arenas hotels or destination hospitality venues.
- Experience delivering conferences private dining banqueting or corporate hospitality events.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent).
- Advanced Food Hygiene qualification.
- A passion for menu development food innovation and creating memorable dining experiences.
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance (Vitality) including Virtual GP access and rewards
- Group Life Assurance 4x salary paid to your nominated beneficiary
- Birthday Day Off an extra day to celebrate
- Complimentary Meals on Shift breakfast lunch fruit and hot drinks
- Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Platform including counselling support
- Employee Discounts Platform (Blackhawk) cashback and savings across major retailers
- Company Pension Scheme
- Generous Holiday Allowance plus bank holidays
- Career Development Opportunities with progression across the campus
Required Experience:
IC
