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From casual workers to our senior leadership team, we are passionate about our people and culture. We proudly support the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter as a Real Living Wage employer.
This role combines hands-on leadership with operational oversight, supporting the coordination of kitchen teams, maintaining food safety and compliance standards, and contributing to the delivery of both day-to-day service and large-scale events.
The Junior Sous Chef is expected to lead by example, driving quality, pace, and organisation in the kitchen, while supporting the development of the team and ensuring a seamless guest experience across all service periods. In the absence of the Sous Chef, they take ownership of the kitchen, maintaining performance, standards, and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficient service and high standards across all outlets
- Deliver consistent, high-quality food in line with brand and operational standards
- Supervise and support kitchen teams during prep and service, maintaining pace and organisation
Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen standards (HACCP)
Assist with stock control, ordering, and waste management to support cost efficiency - Conduct quality checks to maintain consistency in presentation, portioning, and taste
- Support the delivery of matchday and event catering, including high-volume and premium service
- Act as kitchen lead in the absence of the Sous Chef, managing service and resolving issues
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Proven experience in a similar role within a high-volume or event-led environment
- Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and kitchen compliance standards
- Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Good organisational and communication skills, with a hands-on leadership style
- Commercial awareness, including cost control and waste reduction
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing service demands
- Relevant culinary qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent)
- Food Hygiene certification (essential)
Job Benefits
On-Site Parking – Parking available at site locations.
Career Development Opportunities – Grow with us through learning, progression, and internal opportunities.
Competitive Holiday Allowance – plus bank holidays.
About Eastlands Venue Services Limited
To apply for this job please visit eastlandsvsl.pinpointhq.com.
