Head Chef - Modern Mediterranean | £55K + £10K Bonus | Manchester

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic restaurant in Manchester is seeking a Head Chef to lead a vibrant Mediterranean kitchen. The role offers creative freedom, career growth, and the opportunity to mentor a passionate brigade while driving quality in a high-volume setting. Join an ambitious group aiming for expansion.

Benefits

Creative freedom in shaping menus

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Investment in team training

Qualifications

• Current Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a premium high-volume restaurant.
• Proven ability to lead large brigades (30+ chefs).
• Strong commercial acumen: GP control, labor management, stock efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-energy Mediterranean kitchen serving 600-800 covers daily.
• Shape menus in a premium Mediterranean concept.
• Invest in team training and development.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Mentoring

Mediterranean Cuisine Passion

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18.07.2025

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01.09.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef – Modern Mediterranean | £55K + £10K Bonus | Manchester
Lead a high-energy Mediterranean kitchen where fire, flavour and leadership collide.

Job Role:Head Chef
Cuisine:Modern Mediterranean (open-fire cooking)
Location:Manchester
Package:£55K base + £10K annual bonus (paid monthly)
Brigade:30 chefs |Covers:600-800 daily

We’re partnering with a dynamic Manchester restaurant renowned for its vibrant Mediterranean cuisine and theatrical open kitchen. This is a career-defining opportunity for aHead Chefto lead a large brigade in a high-volume, quality-driven environment.

The Restaurant:

• Modern Mediterranean cuisine with open-fire cooking techniques
• High-energy open kitchen serving 600-800 covers daily
• Award-winning venue with strong guest loyalty
• Structured rotas promoting work-life balance
• Investment in team training and development

The Ideal Head Chef:

• CurrentHead CheforExecutive Sous Chefin a premium high-volume restaurant
• Passion for Mediterranean flavours and open-fire cooking
• Proven ability to lead large brigades (30+ chefs)
• Strong commercial acumen: GP control, labour management, stock efficiency
• Natural leader who mentors, motivates and retains top talent

Why Apply?

• Creative freedom– Shape menus in a premium Mediterranean concept
• Career growth– Join an ambitious group with expansion plans
• Team culture– Lead a passionate brigade in a supportive environment

Sound like you? APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV to Olly atCOREcruitment dot com