BM Caterers - Sous Chef

Sous Chef – BM Caterers

Location: 1 New Bailey - 4 Stanley Street, Salford, Manchester, M3 5JL

Salary: £36,358   

Contract: 40 hours / Permanent

Support the kitchen, inspire the team, deliver great food

We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support our kitchen operation and help deliver exceptional food every day.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a chef who enjoys leading by example, working closely with the Head Chef and bringing creativity, consistency and energy to the kitchen.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Helping deliver high-quality food within budget and service targets
• Contributing to menu planning and food innovation
• Maintaining food safety, health and safety, COSHH and HACCP standards
• Supporting and guiding junior team members
• Helping manage kitchen organisation and standards
• Stepping up in the Head Chef’s absence when needed

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a similar chef role
• Passion for food and continuous improvement
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• A calm, positive approach under pressure
• Ability to support and develop others
• Strong food safety and kitchen knowledge

Why join BM Caterers?

• An annual day off for your birthday
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs
• Fully funded development courses from Levels 2 to 7
• Apprenticeship and career development opportunities
• Freedom Friday - a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Free lunch on shift
• Discounts and cashback at a wide range of retail and leisure outlets
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App
• Enhanced parental leave
• Paid leave for fertility treatment
• Grandparent leave
• Extra paid day off for your wedding or commitment day
• Pension and life assurance

Ready to join us?

Join us and find your happy career in a happy place.

At BM Caterers, we’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.