Head Chef

Xander Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium gastro-pub in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. This role involves creating exciting seasonal menus, managing daily kitchen operations, and upholding food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a high-volume kitchen, strong knowledge of HACCP, and a passion for leading a positive kitchen culture. This position offers a competitive salary with additional tronc and bonus incentives, promoting both work-life balance and team engagement.

Benefits

42,000 basic salary

Tronc + bonus - OTE £52,000

Discounts across all venues

Regular team incentives

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation.
• Design and deliver an exciting seasonal menu.
• Uphold outstanding food safety standards and compliance.
• Collaborate with General Manager and Operations Chef.
• Manage stock levels and GP targets.
• Recruit and train a strong kitchen team.

Skills

Experience in high-volume kitchen

Knowledge of food safety and HACCP

Ability to manage kitchen budgets

Passion for quality dishes

Leadership skills

Job description

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.

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

You

• 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?