Head Chef - Lead Bold Global Kitchen & Growth

Zanna Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Share of service charge

Excellent training and progression op­

24/7 employee assistance and wellbeing

Staff social events

Staff referral scheme

50% off food at all our venues

Job summary

Public in Manchester’s Northern Quarter is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to lead our kitchen and deliver outstanding dishes from world ingredients. You will oversee production, drive consistency, and mentor kitchen staff while maintaining the highest food-safety standards.

You will manage back-of-house systems, budgets, stock, and GP targets, contributing to ongoing menu development while upholding our bold, hospitality-driven concept.

Responsibilities

• ensure quality and consistency of food during all stages of production;
• be fully responsible for the overall operation, progress and timing of various sections within the Kitchen;
• the ability to use various back of house systems, manage budgets, control costs and drive profitability;
• ensure accurate and timely stocktakes are completed, appropriate stock levels are maintained, and ordering is optimised;
• be accountable for the kitchen financial performance including maintaining and improving on GP targets and staffing costs;
• participate in the HACCP procedure according to the company’s Food Safety Management System;
• contribute ideas and actively participate in ongoing menu development;
• lead by example and uphold professional standards, at all times, providing a source of knowledge and inspiration to all kitchen staff; and

Job description

Public in Manchester’s Northern Quarter is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to lead our kitchen and deliver outstanding dishes from world ingredients. You will oversee production, drive consistency, and mentor kitchen staff while maintaining the highest food-safety standards.

You will manage back-of-house systems, budgets, stock, and GP targets, contributing to ongoing menu development while upholding our bold, hospitality-driven concept.