Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef – Alderley, Cheshire

Lead the kitchen. Celebrate Italian cuisine. Build flavour, build your team.

Nestled on Alderley's High Street, The Fire Station Social Cucina brings Italian warmth and a neighbourhood vibe together: sharing great food with friends and family, lively lunches, relaxed dinners and stylish evenings out.
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Junior Sous Chef to take ownership of the kitchen, deliver consistently high-quality Italian dishes, mentor a talented team and help define our culinary identity.

What the Role Involves

• Lead kitchen operations from prep through service, ensuring dishes meet our high standards of taste, presentation and consistency.
• Oversee menu delivery focused on Italian-inspired classics: pasta, risotto, antipasti, pizzas and more.
• Manage kitchen cost control, portioning, presentation specification, food safety and allergen compliance.
• Inspire, train and develop your kitchen team, building a positive, efficient and creative environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a Senior Chef preferably in an Italian or Italian-influenced restaurant.
• Strong skills in Italian cookery: pasta work, risotto, antipasti, sauces, finishing—plus a drive for flavour, authenticity and quality.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills; calm under pressure, focused on standards and teamwork.
• Commitment to food safety, allergen protocols, hygiene and kitchen discipline.

What We Offer

We value our team and reward dedication. Benefits include:

• 50% food discount for you + a friend across our venues
• Equal tip share (TRONC)
• Discounted meals when on duty
• 28 days’ holiday allowance
• Early Pay option to access earnings when needed
• Internal training and career development opportunities
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Annual staff awards ceremony and team party.

If you’re passionate about Italian cuisine and ready to lead a kitchen with energy, creativity and heart — apply now for Junior Sous Chef at The Fire Station Social Cucina, Alderley

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person