Sous Chef

University of Salford - Food and Drink Department

Location: Salford

Salary: £29,959 to £32,546

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 1st September 2025

Closes: 21st September 2025

Job Ref: 262-415924635

The food and drink department has come back under university ownership and is embarking on an exciting chapter to change the way food and drink is provided on and off campus to all its customers and the creation of multi-use spaces. Therefore, we have an exciting opportunity for a new Sous Chef on a full-time, permanent basis.

The role-holder must demonstrate first-class catering and customer service skills, time management and organisational abilities, together with a high level of self-motivation and a commitment to working as part of a team and independently with equal ease.

The Sous Chef will proactively support the Executive Head Chef with key projects, packages of work and business support services, working to briefs provided by the head of food and drink as well as supporting the develop of business and improvement plans within the business functions.

The post holder will support the Executive Head Chef in leading and directing the provision of all commercial catering and retail services for the campus community and visitors at our Peel, Fredrick Road and Media City Campus.

Key Responsibilities

• To champion high-quality service standards and embed standard specification across all catering and hospitality service areas.
• To support the Executive Head Chef to produce innovative menus and recipes considering a variety of budgets, seasonality, ethical, religious and health dietary requirements and a focus on fresh local produce where possible.
• To support with continuous improvement, creativity, and innovation in the delivery of services and keep teams updated on market trends and best practice, in turn driving revenue.
• To be responsible for and ensure effective ordering, receipt and safe storage and stock rotation of commodities including food, disposables and light kitchen equipment using the company procurement route for all suppliers and goods.
• To ensure due diligence in Health and Safety and food safety and champion staff wellbeing across all relevant areas within and outside the department.

Campus Experience

The Campus services department is a strategic and outward looking department overseeing the delivery of the Commercial Services, which comprises: Catering and Hospitality, Car Parking, Conferences, Residential Services, Sports Centre, Nursery. Campus Services sits within our Student Experience team lead the development of our campus, creating engaging and innovative learning, working and living environments for colleagues, students, and partners. The Directorate has over 300 employees and works with a wide range of external contractors.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary – and excellent pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave – 32 days annual leave, and 8 Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy additional holiday days.
• Professional development – we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.
• Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.
• The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.
• Sustainable Salford – we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.

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