Back of House Team Member

YES; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

YES Manchester is seeking a Casual Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team. You’ll help with pizza prep, fry station work, and general kitchen duties in a fast-paced, events-driven venue. The role suits someone seeking flexible shifts and additional kitchen hours in a renowned Manchester venue.

We value reliability, pace, and strong hygiene standards, with opportunities to work around other jobs or studies. Experience with pizza ovens is a bonus but not essential for the right attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food operation.
• Experience with pizzas, fryers or high-volume service.
• Good food hygiene and kitchen standards.
• Confidence working independently on a section.
• Good evening and weekend availability.
• Experience with pizza dough and pizza ovens is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking pizzas consistently and to spec.
• Working a busy fryer section.
• Food preparation before service.
• Keeping your section clean, organised and well stocked.
• Maintaining portion and presentation standards.
• Following food safety, allergen and hygiene procedures.
• Opening and closing kitchen duties.
• Supporting the wider kitchen team during busy services.

Skills

Quick

Organised

Under pressure

Independent work

Tools

Pizza ovens

Deep fryer

Job description

We’re looking for aCasual Pizza Chefto join the kitchen team atYES Manchester.

YES is a busy independent music, food and nightlife venue in the heart of Manchester. With live shows, club nights, events and busy weekend trade, we’re looking for someone who can jump into the kitchen team and help us deliver great, consistent food when we need additional cover.

The role

This is acasual position, with shifts available depending on venue trade, events and team cover. It could work particularle well alongside another job, studies or freelance work.

You’ll be helping with:

• Preparing and cooking pizzas consistently and to spec
• Working a busy fryer section
• Food preparation before service
• Keeping your section clean, organised and well stocked
• Maintaining portion and presentation standards
• Following food safety, allergen and hygiene procedures
• Opening and closing kitchen duties
• Supporting the wider kitchen team during busy services

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who isreliable, quick, organised and comfortable working under pressure.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food operation
• Experience working with pizzas, fryers or high-volume service
• Good food hygiene and kitchen standards
• Confidence working independently on a section
• A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in
• Good evening and weekend availability

Experience withpizza dough and pizza ovenswould be a bonus, but isn’t essential for someone with solid kitchen experience and the right attitude.

Working at YES

This isn't a traditional restaurant kitchen.

You’ll be working inside one of Manchester's best-known independent music venues, with shifts covering everything from regular food service to sold-out gigs, club nights and events.

It’s acasual, flexible role in a fast-paced and informal environment, ideal for someone looking to pick up additional kitchen shifts.