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The Diner Junior Kitchen Manager (Sous Chef)
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The Diner Junior Kitchen Manager (Sous Chef)
# The Diner – Junior Kitchen Manager (Sous Chef)
Department: Restaurants & QSR Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time Location: Skegness Reports to: Eleanor Nash
About the Role
Love great food, high energy, and making people smile? If American-style flavours tickle your tastebuds, keep reading!
Our American Restaurant – The Diner is looking for a passionate Junior Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team. Reporting directly to the Kitchen Manager, you will be the driving force behind our exceptional service, helping to lead, inspire, and develop a team of kitchen superstars.
We thrive on strength in numbers, so we’re seeking energetic, enthusiastic, fun-loving leaders who embody a reliable "get-things-done" attitude. Our team specialises in serving up loaded all-American favourites, including juicy signature burgers, chargrilled steaks, and our famous build-your-own combos.
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You may already hold experience at this level, or perhaps you’re a strong line chef looking for your next career step.
You must hold a Level 3 Food Safety qualification and feel confident leading a team in a busy, high-volume environment where continuous improvement is a priority.
We offer a competitive package, including team discounts and clear career progression pathways to Kitchen Manager.
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Key Responsibilities
In this fast-paced role, you will prioritise guest satisfaction in every decision. Your duties will include:
- Supporting the Kitchen Manager in daily operations
- Overseeing resource planning to ensure optimal team shift coverage
- Trusted to operate efficiently in a demanding, high-turnover environment
- Contributing to continuous improvements to kitchen workflows
This is a full-time permanent role (40 hours/week), working 5 days a week, including evenings and weekends. Flexibility is key.
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