Head Chef - Manchester

Head Chef - Manchester

Up to £19.16 per hour, depending on experience

Monday – Friday

A DBS will be required for this role

Are you a passionate and experienced Head Chef looking for a fantastic work-life balance? We’re recruiting for a Head Chef in Manchester to lead a busy kitchen operation with an early finish every day and no weekend work. As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You’ll lead from the front, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and service are consistently delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations

• Plan and prepare fresh, high-quality menus

• Manage stock control and ordering

• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations

• Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff

• Maintain excellent presentation and service standards

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready to step up

• Strong leadership and organisational skills

• Passion for fresh food and high standards

• Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP

A practical trade test will form part of the interview process to showcase your skills and creativity.

About Us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

Job Reference: com/0203/41822001/52793551/SU #Eurest

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!