Sous Chef

City Football Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Manchester seeks a talented Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in providing exceptional food for the Women's 1st Team. You will contribute to menu innovation, support kitchen management, and uphold high standards in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have previous culinary experience, strong communication skills, and HACCP Level 3 certification. Enjoy 26 days annual leave, private healthcare, and a discretionary bonus as part of this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a high-performing chef in a professional environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dish creation and menu development.
• Support communication within the kitchen team.
• Implement kitchen management processes and hygiene standards.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Food trends knowledge

Education

HACCP & Food Safety Level 3

Job description

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Sous Chef

Location:
Manchester, GB

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date of Applications – 9th January 2026

Our Story

At Manchester City Women, we are proud to be part of City Football Group and one of the leading clubs in women’s football, competing at the highest level in the Women’s Super League, domestic cups, and European competition. Based at the Etihad Campus in Manchester, our team is built on ambition, innovation, and a commitment to excellence both on and off the pitch. We are passionate about developing the women’s game, inspiring the next generation of players and fans, and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

The team plays its home fixtures at Joie Stadium, a 7,000 capacity arena. The stadium sits on the wider Etihad Campus, which also encompasses the City Football Academy, where we are building a new world‑class Women’s First Team Training Centre.

Our Winning Team

Manchester City continues to invest in world‑leading facilities that support excellence across the club. Our newly developed, purpose‑built training centre for Manchester City Women – designed in collaboration with players and performance staff – provides cutting‑edge spaces for preparation, recovery and development, including a high‑performance gym, hydrotherapy area and dedicated team environments. Located within the City Football Academy alongside the Joie Stadium, it reflects the club’s commitment to growth, innovation and creating outstanding conditions for players and staff. This investment strengthens our high‑performance culture and underpins our ambition to remain at the forefront of the global game.

To coincide with the expansion, we’re looking for a talented Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional, performance‑driven food for Manchester City’s Women’s 1st Team Facility. You’ll play a key role in menu innovation, daily service and maintaining elite standards in a collaborative, high‑energy kitchen environment.

This is Your City

As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simply health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.

Your Impact

To be successful in this role; you will:

• Assist with new dish creation, menu development and daily food preparation to nutrition specifications.
• Support clear communication and collaboration within the brigade.
• Implement kitchen management processes, HACCP standards and required documentation.
• Support stock control, ordering, supplier management and cost monitoring.
• Uphold hygiene and safety standards across all kitchen operations.
• Travel as required to deliver consistent service at home or away.
• Contribute to improving techniques, processes and working practices within the team.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience as a high‑performing chef within a professional hospitality environment.
• Excellent communication and customer‑service skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt to changing demands.
• Sound knowledge of food trends and creative presentation.
• HACCP & Food Safety Level 3 certified.
• Experience working with suppliers and supporting stock control.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Beneficial: Nutrition knowledge, experience working with a nutritionist, stock‑control expertise, a second language or experience in elite sport.

*We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.