Head Chef Hospitality - Manchester

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & wellbeing

23 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Holiday purchase scheme

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on entertainment

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Head Chef Hospitality to lead the delivery of exceptional guest experiences at Manchester venues. You will collaborate with the venue team, maintain high standards, and drive operational planning for events while focusing on sustainability and service excellence.

The role offers a competitive salary with bonus, extensive company benefits, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, and opportunities for development within a global hospitality leader.

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant area e.g. event management, hospitality operations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for guest experience and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality hospitality experiences.
• Collaborate with the venue team to ensure smooth operations for events.
• Maintain high standards of food, service and operations.
• Support operational planning for busy periods and large events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Guest service

Job description

We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet. Trusted by some of the world?s most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events ? from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London ? we bring experiences to life with passion and precision. Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities. We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations. Head Chef Hospitality - The Role Use bullet points to outline the core responsibilities. Focus on impact and active verbs such as:

• Lead the delivery of...
• Collaborate with the venue team to ensure...
• Maintain high standards of...
• Support operational planning for...Highlight the essential experience, skills and behaviours:
• Experience in [relevant area ? e.g. event management, hospitality operations]
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for guest experience and service excellence
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• [Any must-have qualifications]
• AVOID NUMBER OF YEARS EXPERIENCE
• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days? additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby?s first birthday, enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
• Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
• Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways
• Meals on duty included
• Why Join Us? Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world?s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality. We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive. Together, we create unforgettable experiences ? and shape the future of hospitality.
• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0810/44816001/52838422/SU #Levy UK 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!