Junior sous chef

Don Giovanni is an established Italian restaurant in Manchester, known for its Italian cuisine, quality ingredients and professional kitchen environment. We are looking for a passionate and motivated **Junior Sous Chef** to join our kitchen team and support the smooth running of our busy restaurant. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Chef de Partie or an experienced line chef who is ready to take the next step in their culinary career and develop their leadership skills

Key Responsibilities

* Support the Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

* Supervise and support junior chefs, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation.

* Work confidently across kitchen sections, including starters, pasta, grill and pizza.

* Ensure all dishes are prepared and served consistently to Don Giovanni’s recipes and quality standards.

* Assist with daily preparation, mise en place and kitchen organisation.

* Monitor food quality, portion control and minimise food waste.

* Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards in accordance with food safety regulations.

* Ensure correct food labelling, stock rotation and temperature control.

* Assist with stock management, deliveries and regular stock checks.

* Help manage kitchen service during busy periods, ensuring orders are delivered efficiently and on time.

* Support staff training, team development and the smooth handover between kitchen shifts.

* Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen at all times.

* Assist with menu development, specials and new dish preparation when required.

Requirements

* Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar senior kitchen role.

* A strong understanding of Italian cuisine and kitchen operations.

* Experience in pasta, grill, starters or pizza is highly desirable.

* Good leadership, communication and organisational skills.

* Ability to work under pressure in a busy restaurant environment.

* A strong understanding of food hygiene, allergens and health and safety procedures.

* A positive attitude, attention to detail and passion for delivering excellent food.

* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and busy service periods.

* A team player who is ready to take responsibility and progress towards a Sous Chef position.

What We Offer

* The opportunity to develop your career within an established Italian restaurant.

* A supportive and professional kitchen team.

* Opportunities to learn new skills and take on greater responsibilities.

* The chance to contribute ideas for specials and menu development.

* Competitive salary based on experience.

* A dynamic working environment in

Come join our team

Pay: £13.50-£16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Store discount

Work Location: In person