Job Description

About HOME Restaurant & Bar

HOME Restaurant & Bar is located inside the renowned

HOME Theatre and Cinema

on First Street, Manchester.
We serve

fresh, seasonal and bistro-style food

including

salads, pizzas, and modern dishes

, catering to guests visiting for a quick pre-theatre meal, special occasions, and private events.

We're now recruiting an experienced and passionate

Sous Chef

to support our

Head Chef

in leading the kitchen team and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and service.

The Role

As

Sous Chef

, you will be a key part of the kitchen management team. You'll oversee daily kitchen operations, manage and motivate the team, ensure consistency during busy services, and support with menu development and costings.

This role requires strong

leadership, organisational skills

, and

attention to detail

. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain efficiency, uphold food safety standards, and contribute to the restaurant's ongoing growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

Lead kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service. Supervise and train junior chefs and kitchen assistants. Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene. Support stock management, ordering, and inventory control. Assist with

menu planning, recipe development, and costing.

Manage daily kitchen admin including rotas and staff scheduling. Uphold all

Food Safety

and

Health & Safety

procedures. Confidently use

computer systems

, including

Microsoft Excel, Word

, and internal stock and rota management platforms.

What We're Looking For

Minimum

4 years' experience

as a chef, with

2 years in a senior or sous chef position

. Proven

leadership and management

experience in a busy kitchen. Excellent

attention to detail

, reliability, and punctuality. Strong communicator with a positive, hands-on attitude. Confident with computers (Excel, Word, stock and rota systems). Able to thrive in a

fast-paced restaurant environment

. Right to work in the UK and good spoken English.

What We Offer

Competitive salary (34,000-35,000). Discount on food and drink within the venue.

50% discount company-wide.

Free

cinema and theatre tickets.

Paid, tailored training opportunities. Free staff meals and drinks on shift. Regular staff events, including a fully funded Christmas party. Clear routes for progression within a growing hospitality group.

If you're an ambitious Sous Chef looking to develop your leadership skills in a professional and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our kitchen team at

HOME Restaurant & Bar Manchester

-- where quality, teamwork, and growth come first.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Manchester M15 4FN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Chef: 3 years (preferred) Cooking: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person