Head Prep Chef

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

El Gato Negro is seeking a Head Prep Chef in Manchester to support the Head Chef in a dynamic kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a high-quality fresh food setting, capable of leading a team while maintaining the highest culinary standards. With opportunities for training and career development, this role is perfect for an ambitious culinary professional ready to excel in a respected establishment.

Benefits

Staff meals on shift

Discounted dining across venues

Training and career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ kitchen experience, with 2 years in a management role.
• Familiar with fresh food operations.
• Able to motivate staff in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and maintain high food standards.
• Support and mentor junior staff in their culinary growth.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

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Head Prep Chef – £16.00 per hour + service charge and tips - El Gato Negro, Manchester

The Role

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, fresh food kitchen? Ready to take the next step up and support leading a talented team? We’re looking for a confident and skilled Head Prep Chef Chef to join our award winning El Gato Negro restaurant in the heart of Manchester’s King Street.

You’ll work alongside a dedicated brigade in a high-quality, modern Spanish kitchen, where fresh ingredients and teamwork are the core of everything we do.

In this role, you’ll be a key member of our leadership team, supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the prep kitchen. You’ll help manage service, mentor junior chefs, and uphold high standards of food quality and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

If you're ready to grow your career in a respected kitchen and make your mark at one of Manchester’s leading dining spots, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain consistency and quality during preparation
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with kitchen operations
• Guide and develop Prep Chefs and junior kitchen staff
• Oversee stock rotation and ordering when required
• Ensure food hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety standards are met
• Staff meals on shift
• Discounted dining across our venues
• Training and career development
• A supportive and friendly working environment

The Person

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum of 5 years’ kitchen experience, at least 2 years of which at a management/supervisory level, at Rosette/5 Star Hotel level
• Comes from a fresh food background
• Can lead and motivate others in a busy kitchen
• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Takes pride in high standards and clean kitchen practices
• Loves great food and working as part of a team