Senior Sous Chef
$42,000–$42,000 year
On-siteManchester, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Manage the kitchen brigade across six outlets at Manchester Airport, ensuring compliance with hygiene, health and safety, and allergen protocols while driving revenue and profit targets. Oversee stock control, food preparation, and menu delivery to brand standards, coaching staff to maintain high service levels and operational efficiency. Lead the outlet during shifts in the Senior Head Chef's absence, handling significant issues and maintaining confidentiality per data protection requirements. Operate within a 3am to 10pm schedule with flexible shift patterns, requiring an experienced leader with proven management skills in fast-paced environments.
Required Qualifications
- Leadership experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Significant proven management experience in a kitchen environment, including staff training and development
- Demonstrable experience of delivering excellent food preparation services
- Experience in delivering agreed menus to brand standards
- Experience with procurement of stock through specified suppliers as needed
- Proven track record of implementing continuous improvement initiatives
- Good level of written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong communicator with a clear and supportive leadership style
- Financially aware, with sound budget controls and effective stock management
- Strong leadership skills, capable of motivating a team in a busy kitchen environment
- Performance management skills to maximise individual potential through coaching
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety requirements in a kitchen, including HACCP, COSHH, food allergens, equipment maintenance, and safety practices
- Resilient and able to deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Results-oriented and motivated by achieving stretching objectives
- Calm and approachable under pressure
- Passionate about food
- Curious, passionate and resilient
- Responsible, hard-working and keen to help others
- Willing to show up, be positive and have FUN!
- Flexible with shift patterns
- Provide proof of their right to work in the UK
- Hold an Airport Security ID Pass
Desired Qualifications
- Level 3 Food hygiene certificate
- Familiarity with airport-based hospitality
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