Sous Chef
Onda Pasta Bar
Manchester•Upto £50,000 inclusive of service charge/ tips•Full time
We're looking for a talented, passionate, and driven Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Onda Pasta Bar.
At Onda, we're all about fresh pasta, quality ingredients, and creating a welcoming dining experience. As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with our Head Chef to deliver consistently exceptional food while helping to lead, inspire, and develop the kitchen team.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
- Leading the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
- Maintaining consistently high food quality and presentation.
- Assisting with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste.
- Upholding excellent food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
- Training, mentoring, and motivating junior chefs.
- Helping develop seasonal specials and new menu ideas.
- Ensuring a positive, professional, and collaborative kitchen culture.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up.
- A genuine passion for fresh, seasonal food and Italian-inspired cooking.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.
- Calm under pressure with excellent attention to detail.
- A team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Knowledge of food safety and kitchen management best practices.
We Offer
- Competitive rates of pay
- Share of service charge
- Excellent training and progression opportunities
- 24/7 employee assistance and well-being programme
- Staff social events
- Staff referral scheme
- 50% off food at all our venues