Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef – £33,000 base salary with expected earnings up to £39,000 including service charge and tips – El Gato Negro, Liverpool

The Role

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, fresh food kitchen? Ready to take the next step up and support leading a talented team? We’re looking for a confident and skilled Junior Sous Chef to join our El Gato Negro restaurant in the heart of Liverpool’s Castle Street.

You’ll work alongside a dedicated brigade in a high-quality, modern Spanish kitchen, where fresh ingredients and teamwork are the core of everything we do.

In this role, you’ll be a key member of our leadership team, supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You’ll help manage service, mentor junior chefs, and uphold high standards of food quality and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

You’ll step up when the Head Chef is away, helping to ensure service runs smoothly and the team remains well-organised and motivated.

If you're ready to grow your career in a respected kitchen and make your mark at one of Liverpool’s newest dining spots, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain consistency and quality during service
Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with kitchen operations
Guide and develop Chefs de Partie and junior kitchen staff
Oversee stock rotation and ordering when required
Ensure food hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety standards are met
Lead sections and jump in wherever needed during busy periods
The Benefits:

Staff meals on shift
Discounted dining across our venues
Training and career development
A supportive and friendly working environment
The Person

We’re looking for someone who:

Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Junior Sous Chef or higher
Comes from a fresh food background
Can lead and motivate others in a busy kitchen
Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Takes pride in high standards and clean kitchen practices
Loves great food and working as part of a team