Junior Sous Chef


Company:	The Lowry Theatre
Salary:	from £36,093 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Salford , M50 3AZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

permanent 45hpw (including bank holidays and weekends), £36,093 per annum, plus staff benefits

Lowry is an internationally acclaimed cultural landmark at the heart of MediaCity, delivering food and hospitality across restaurants, bars, conferences, events and programmed activity.

We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to help deliver consistently high-quality, well-presented food across our hospitality operation. This is a practical role for someone who is confident taking responsibility for kitchen sections, can remain calm and organised during busy service and is ready to take the next step in their culinary career.

Working with the Executive Head Chef and senior culinary team, you will support preparation and service, maintain strong standards of quality and presentation, and help the kitchen respond effectively as operational needs change. You will also contribute to stock control, ordering, menu development, food costing and waste reduction, helping us protect both product quality and commercial performance.

You will lead by example and support junior chefs and kitchen colleagues to build their skills, confidence and consistent working practices. Food safety, allergen management and safe working are central to the role, alongside clear communication with front-of-house and wider Lowry teams to deliver a joined-up customer experience.

If you have experience in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, take pride in consistent standards and enjoy supporting others to develop, this role offers a strong opportunity to broaden your leadership experience within a varied cultural venue.

The role has a number of staff benefits including:

Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.

Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building.

Paid day off for your birthday.

Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.

Access to Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.

Group Life Assurance Scheme.

Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.

The application deadline for this vacancy is 12th November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Essential requirements

you will support preparation and service, maintain strong standards of quality and presentation, and help the kitchen respond effectively as operational needs change. You will also contribute to stock control, ordering, menu development, food costing and waste reduction, helping us protect both product quality and commercial performance.

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