Job Overview
THIS JOB IS BASED IN LOWER WITHINGTON, IN A RURAL LOCATION ABOUT 45 MINUTES FROM MANCHESTER. WE ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT. YOU WILL NEED YOUR OWN CAR TO GET HERE.
Red Lion, Lower Withington, SK11 9EA is a beautiful rural pub set by Jodrell Bank in the glorious Cheshire countryside. We have just completed a glorious refurbishment of our drinking and dining areas and our kitchen will be fully renovated in January 2027.
We are seeking a skilled Junior Sous Chef to join our friendly and supportive kitchen team. If you have a passion for freshly prepared local produce and sending out plates of the highest quality then this could be a brilliant opportunity for you. We serve delicious pub classics made fresh on the premises, we also have a monthly supper club and dining events that give our chefs the opportunity to work creatively with interesting and exciting ingredients and build on their skills. We have made a reputation for ourselves as a reliable place for good food and we want to continue building that reputation.
Our head chef and landlord is classically French trained and has worked across fine dining, R&D, street food, high end production and in gastropubs for the last 4 decades. Our head chef is an excellent mentor and teacher, through exposure to his methods of working and specifications you will learn new skills and gain invaluable experience.
We have a wonderful team of people that work here at the Red Lion, we are supportive, friendly, we have fun and we work very hard.
We offer a fantastic hourly rate that is higher than the living wage, a pension scheme, holiday pay, free food, free uniform, access to training and development and to be embraced by a genuinely wonderful group of colleagues.
Following our refurbishment the pub is very busy and we require a new chef to support the kitchen.
Responsibilities
- Assist the chefs with food preparation and cooking.
- Oversee food safety procedures and maintain very high standards of hygiene in accordance with regulations.
- Support in menu planning, ingredient sourcing, and quality control of dishes.
- Ensure timely and efficient service during busy periods, maintaining excellent quality at all times
- Manage stock levels, organise inventory, and assist with ordering supplies as needed.
- Contribute to the training and development of new team members, fostering a positive work environment.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area at all times.
Requirements
- Proven experience in food production, cooking and hospitality environments.
- Prior supervising or team management experience within a kitchen setting is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene regulations.
- Familiarity with food preparation techniques and culinary practices.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively under pressure.
- Leadership qualities with a proactive approach to problem-solving and team support.
- Previous restaurant or catering experience is advantageous.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team.
Pay: £13.00-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
