Calling all experienced, passionate, and detail-oriented Sous Chefs looking for an exciting career opportunity in Manchester! Lina Stores is hiring.
Ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, Lina Stores is one of the UK’s most iconic Italian delicatessen and restaurant groups.
Since opening in 1944, we have celebrated Heritage, Authenticity, and Quality, bringing the very best of Italian food and hospitality to our guests. From handmade pasta and traditional Italian dishes to premium Italian ingredients and carefully selected wines, we are passionate about creating memorable experiences.
Our Manchester location brings together our Restaurant, Delicatessen, and Bar Lina, creating a unique destination where guests can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, shop for Italian favourites, and experience warm, genuine hospitality.
As Sous Chef at Lina Stores Manchester, you will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team and delivering exceptional food quality, consistency, and service standards.
You will help create a positive, organised, and professional kitchen environment, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while maintaining the high standards that define Lina Stores.
This role is ideal for a passionate chef who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, developing their leadership skills, and being part of a growing hospitality business.
Supporting the Head Chef with the daily running of the kitchen operation.
Leading service and ensuring dishes are prepared to the highest standards.
Preparing and delivering high-quality Italian dishes with consistency and attention to detail.
Supporting the training, development, and motivation of the kitchen team.
Maintaining excellent standards of food quality, presentation, and kitchen organisation.
Assisting with stock control, ordering, and managing food costs.
Ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company standards.
Supporting kitchen efficiency during busy service periods.
Helping create a positive kitchen culture based on teamwork, respect, and passion.
With Opportunity at the forefront, you will benefit from ongoing training and development to strengthen your culinary and leadership skills within Lina Stores.
An experienced Sous Chef with strong culinary skills and leadership experience.
Passionate about Italian cuisine and high-quality ingredients.
Previous experience supervising and developing kitchen teams.
Calm, organised, and confident during busy service.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering excellent food.
Good understanding of food safety and kitchen operations.
A reliable, positive, and team-focused attitude.
Someone who wants to grow and develop within a successful hospitality business.
Be part of one of the UK’s most respected Italian hospitality brands.
Competitive salary and career progression opportunities.
24/7 GP and prescription support services.
Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Up to 30% discount across Lina Stores restaurants, bars, and delicatessens.
Discounts at our sister restaurants.
Daily coffee allowance and homemade nutritious meals on shift.
Ongoing training and genuine development opportunities
Hospitality Rewards App access.
Wagestream financial wellbeing platform.
Employee and Leader of the Quarter recognition programmes.
Staff socials and team events celebrating our values of Community and Generosity.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Lina Stores Manchester team, supporting the growth of our restaurant and helping us deliver exceptional Italian hospitality every day.
If you are a passionate Sous Chef looking for your next challenge, with opportunities to develop and grow within a successful hospitality business, we would love to hear from you.
