Sales and Operations Assistant Manager (Based in Manchester)

Hey! Food is Ready; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A hyperlocal catering marketplace is seeking a City Representative in Manchester to help launch and grow their services. The role involves recruiting chefs, managing local client relationships, and coordinating events. It offers flexible hours and project-based compensation. Passion for food and community is essential.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid project-based compensation

Meal expenses covered for onsite visits

Qualifications

• Experience in food, hospitality, events, or community engagement is a plus.
• Multilingual skills are welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit passionate home cooks and chefs.
• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses and communities.
• Travel to event sites and coordinate events.
• Provide local market insights.

Skills

Strong people and communication skills

Passion for food, culture, and community empowerment

Ability to work independently

Job description

(You need to already be based in Manchester to apply for this role.)

Who We Are

We are Hey! Food is Ready – the UK’s first hyperlocal online catering marketplace connecting certified cooks from diverse cultural backgrounds with companies looking for inclusive and exciting food experiences for their events. Whether it’s a buffet lunch, a networking session, or a team celebration, we deliver authentic cuisine prepared by talented local chefs. Many of our cooks are refugees, immigrants, stay-at-home parents, or retirees who use our platform to share their food, culture, and stories — while earning meaningful income.

We’re on a mission to make catering delicious, impactful, and culturally rich – and now we’re expanding to Manchester!

About the Role

We’re looking for a City Representative to help us launch and grow Hey! Food is Ready in Manchester. You’ll be our on-the-ground lead, building strong relationships with chefs and corporate clients, and ensuring smooth, successful events.

This is a part-time, project-based role with flexible working hours — perfect for someone who’s passionate about food, community, and entrepreneurship.

Key Responsibilities

Chef Onboarding

• Identify and recruit passionate home cooks and chefs from diverse cultural backgrounds across Manchester
• Guide them through our onboarding process and help them set up on the platform

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, event venues, community organisations, and co-working spaces
• Represent our mission and services in a professional and engaging way

Event Coordination & Site Visits

• Travel to event sites when needed to support chefs, oversee setup, and ensure smooth delivery of service

Local Market Insights

• Share feedback on trends, opportunities, and challenges to help shape our growth strategy in Manchester

What We’re Looking For

• Strong people and communication skills
• Passion for food, culture, and community empowerment
• Ability to work independently and manage your own time
• Based in or near Manchester, with flexibility to travel locally
• Experience in food, hospitality, events, or community engagement is a plus
• Multilingual skills are welcome but not required

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours
• Paid, project-based compensation
• A chance to join a growing social impact start-up
• Meaningful experience supporting local communities through food
• Travel and meal expenses covered for onsite visits

How to Apply

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

Please apply via Linkedin with the following information:

• A brief introduction about yourself
• Why you’re interested in this role
• Any relevant experience you’d like to share

Let’s make Manchester more delicious — one plate at a time.