Head Chef Job
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary: £35,000 – £36,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 45 hours per week
Venue Type: Gastro Pub (Newly Taken Over)
Head Chef – Gastro Pub, Manchester
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the kitchen at a newly taken-over gastro pub in Manchester. The venue has recently become part of a brilliant and up-and-coming pub company with strong expansion plans and a clear focus on quality food and well-run pubs. As the business continues to grow, this role offers excellent long-term progression opportunities for the right candidate.
As a new site within the group, you will play a key role in building the food offering and developing the kitchen team from the ground up. The initial focus will be on delivering a high-quality lunch trade, with scope to expand the food operation as the site becomes established.
About Us
We are a growing and ambitious pub company focused on quality food, great pubs, and developing our people. You will be supported by an experienced and hands-on senior management team, with genuine opportunities to progress into senior or multi-site roles as the company continues to expand.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary of £35,000 – £36,000 per year
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Full-time, permanent role
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45 hours per week
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Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing pub group
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Creative input into menus and kitchen standards
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The chance to help shape and grow a brand-new kitchen operation
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage all aspects of the kitchen operation as Head Chef
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Recruit, train, and develop a new kitchen team
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Create and deliver a fresh, high-quality gastro pub menu
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Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes
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Manage GP, stock control, ordering, and kitchen budgets
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Maintain full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards
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Work closely with senior management to grow and evolve the food offer
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Head Chef, or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
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Background in fresh food or gastro pub kitchens
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Experience in full kitchen management, including recruitment and team development
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Strong leadership and communication skills
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Organised, commercially aware, and hands-on approach
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Passion for quality food and building successful kitchen teams
How to Apply for the Head Chef Role
Apply now to become Head Chef at this exciting Manchester gastro pub. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious chef looking to grow with an expanding company and be part of a business offering real long-term career opportunities.
If you are a member of the Armed Forces Community including ex-military personnel, reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, or military spouses/partners please indicate this in your application.
Alternatively, you may email your CV directly to info@ksbrecruitment.co.uk, stating the role you are applying for and outlining your connection to the Armed Forces.
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