Sous chef

Overview

🌟 JOIN THE TEAM AT NELL’S 🌟 Nell's has been recognised for two consecutive years in "Time's Best Places to Work" and this year we have also been named among “Code Hospitality’s happiest places to work 2025”! We prioritise learning and development and we're looking for aspiring head chefs and kitchen leaders to join our growing teams across Manchester.

Sound like your kind of vibe? Join Nell’s team and bring the energy!


Who We Are

Nell’s is a neighbourhood bar serving up New York style pizza (‘za) with one simple purpose: to create spaces filled with happy faces, inclusive of everyone, from the team to our guests. With five existing Nell’s sites across Greater Manchester and big expansion plans, now is the perfect time to join our growing team.


Our Values

* Be Real - Honest, fair, down-to-earth, and inclusive. Be yourself—we celebrate individuality.
* Bring It - Show up, bring your A-game, and keep the good times flowing.
* Create Sparks - Full of energy, big ideas, and fresh ways of doing things. Got suggestions? We’re all ears!
* Care A Lot - Purpose-led, people-focused, and committed to sustainability.


What You’ll Be Doing

* Lead & Inspire - Support the Head Chef in running a high-performing kitchen, ensuring smooth service and exceptional food quality.
* Develop & Train - Help recruit, train, and mentor the kitchen team, fostering a culture of growth and development.
* Manage Stock & Prep - Oversee food ordering, prep levels, and stock rotation to keep things running efficiently.
* Maintain High Standards - Champion food safety, compliance, and quality control to deliver consistently top-tier pizzas.
* Drive Improvement - Work with the Head Chef to refine processes, introduce new ideas, and evolve our menu.
* Lead by Example - Keep energy high, motivate your team, and uphold a positive, can-do kitchen culture.


What’s in It for You?

* Competitive Pay - Your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
* Career Growth - Want to be a Head Chef? We’ll help get you there with funded courses & paid training hours.
* Perks Galore - Free food and drink on shift and generous staff discounts at all sites when not at work.
* Inclusive Culture - A welcoming, fun workplace where everyone belongs.
* Make a Difference - Get involved in sustainability initiatives, community projects, and charity events.
* Well-being Support - We know the demands of kitchen life, which is why we offer flexible shifts and well-being support, including 12 free counselling sessions a year with Health Assured.
* Celebrations - Birthday and Christmas credit to spend at our venues, plus two epic staff parties a year!
* Travel Perks - 50% off late-night taxis to get you home safely after work.
* Hospitality Hikes - Fully funded hospitality hikes to keep you active.
* 3 Days off at Christmas! - A rare perk in hospitality, we close for 3 days at Christmas to allow our teams to spend time with friends and family.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity - Enhanced policy available to all team members

NYC > MCR – Let’s do this! 💥

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