Head Chef

HEAD CHEF

Premium Gastro-Pub

42,000 + Tronc + Bonus (OTE £52,000)

Manchester

I'm on the hunt for a passionate and driven head chef to lead the kitchen of a premium pub in Manchester City Centre. This is a unique opportunity to take the reins of a large, community-focused venue that prides itself on serving fresh, seasonal pub classics with a modern twist modelled around contemporary flavor.

• 42,000 basic salary
• Tronc + bonus - OTE £52,000
• Discounts across all venues within the group
• Regular team incentives
• Flexible working hours & a genuine focus on work / life balance

• Full ownership of the day‑to‑day kitchen operation.
• Design and deliver an exciting seasonal, fresh food menu with a creative modern twist on pub classics.
• Uphold outstanding food safety standards and ensure all compliance is met.
• Work collaboratively with the General Manager and Operations Chef to drive the business forward.
• Manage stock levels, wastage and GP targets.
• Recruit, train, and develop a strong kitchen team.

• Proven experience in a high‑volume, premium pub or fresh food kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and compliance.
• Experience in managing kitchen budgets, labour costs and achieving GP targets.
• Passionate about creating quality dishes and leading a positive kitchen culture.
• Organised, hands‑on and committed to?