Head Chef — Lead Bold Kitchen, Global Flavors, Perks

Zanna Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Share of service charge

Excellent training and progression

24/7 employee assistance and wellbeing

Staff social events

Staff referral scheme

50% off food at all our venues

Job summary

Public in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, ensure quality across production and drive profitability. You will manage multiple kitchen sections, oversee stock, ordering and GP targets, and contribute to ongoing menu development, while mentoring staff and upholding high culinary standards.

You will thrive in a fast-paced, late-night venue environment, working with global ingredients and learning new techniques to elevate our fried chicken concept and overall

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or senior kitchen lead in hospitality.
• Strong leadership and clear communication with teams.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• ensure quality and consistency of food during all stages of production.
• 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

Skills

Kitchen management

Budget control

Food safety

Menu development

Team leadership

Job description

Public in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, ensure quality across production and drive profitability. You will manage multiple kitchen sections, oversee stock, ordering and GP targets, and contribute to ongoing menu development, while mentoring staff and upholding high culinary standards.

You will thrive in a fast-paced, late-night venue environment, working with global ingredients and learning new techniques to elevate our fried chicken concept and overall