Chef Manager: Michelin-Level Dining Leader

Eastlands Venue Services Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)

Group Life Assurance

Birthday Day Off

Complimentary Meals on Shift

Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbe

Company Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Allowance

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Eastlands Venue Services Limited is seeking a Chef Manager for The Residency at Etihad Stadium. You will lead a small brigade, work with Adam Reid on menus, and ensure Michelin-level standards while engaging guests during service.

You will inspire, mentor chefs and manage operations including stock, GP, and labour, delivering outstanding food and memorable guest experiences in a premium dining setting.

Qualifications

• Leader with experience in a quality-driven restaurant or premium dining environment.
• Strong culinary skills with attention to detail, consistency and presentation.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Experience managing kitchen operations, including stock control, food costs and labour.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen legislation.
• Passion for delivering outstanding food and memorable guest experiences.
• Confident communicating with guests in a warm, engaging and professional manner.
• Ability to remain calm and make decisions in a fast-paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and event days.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen brigade.
• Build a positive, high-performance culture.
• Coach and develop chefs.
• Work alongside Adam Reid on menu development.
• Deliver exceptional food to Michelin-level standards.
• Drive consistency across every service.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Oversee food safety and HACCP compliance.
• Manage ordering, stock control and GP.
• Produce rotas and labour plans.
• Manage supplier relationships.
• Ensure equipment and kitchen standards are maintained.
• Present dishes to guests.
• Explain menu concepts.
• Deliver an immersive dining experience.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

People management

Menu development

Food safety

HACCP

Guest service

Communication

Time management

Calm under pressure

Job description

Eastlands Venue Services Limited is seeking a Chef Manager for The Residency at Etihad Stadium. You will lead a small brigade, work with Adam Reid on menus, and ensure Michelin-level standards while engaging guests during service.

You will inspire, mentor chefs and manage operations including stock, GP, and labour, delivering outstanding food and memorable guest experiences in a premium dining setting.