Hopsitality Head Chef

Berkeley Scott; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Head Chef to oversee culinary operations for high-profile events in Manchester. This role demands an experienced chef with a passion for fine dining and operational excellence, focused on delivering premium culinary experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in managing high-volume kitchens, ensuring quality, compliance, and innovation across menu offerings.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Company pension

On-site parking

Sick pay

Discounts

Branded Whites included

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef in high-volume, large scale settings like stadiums or major venues.
• Strong background in fine dining and culinary trends.
• Expertise in Health & Safety regulations and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure high standards of food and service.
• Develop diverse menus with specific allergen details.
• Manage food stock levels and supplier relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Organization

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Relevant hygiene certifications

Job description

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Head Chef – Premium Event Hospitality
Salary: £50,000 per year
Contract Type: Full-time
Location: Manchester
Schedule: Weekend availability required

Overview
We are seeking a talented and experienced Head Chef to lead the culinary hospitality operations for high-profile events at a major UK venue. This role is central to delivering a premium dining experience for guests on event and match days, ensuring quality, consistency, and innovation across all food offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations for hospitality-led events, maintaining a consistently high standard of food and service.
• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to ensure productivity, quality, and a culture of high performance.
• Collaborate on creative and diverse menu development with clear specifications and allergen details.
• Manage food ordering and stock levels efficiently, aligning with sales forecasts and using preferred suppliers to meet and exceed food gross profit targets.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, HACCP, COSHH, and related legal and policy standards.
• Provide culinary support across other departments as required.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a Head Chef in a large-scale, high-volume environment (e.g. stadiums, arenas, or major event venues).
• Strong background in fine dining, with the ability to deliver refined, premium menus at scale.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH, and Risk Assessment protocols.
• Proven track record of maintaining high culinary standards and managing operational logistics.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• A passion for food, sustainability, and awareness of current culinary trends.
• Relevant hygiene certifications required.
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Discounts
• Branded Whites included

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide evidence of eligibility if selected.

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