Head Chef

Head Chef

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Unspecified

Region:

North West

Location:

Manchester

Salary Description:

Competitive

Posted:

06/05/2026

Recruiter:

Compass Group

Job Ref:

com/0605/98662001/52796788/R/SU Head Chef - Manchester - £40,000We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen in a busy environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive food quality, menu innovation, and operational excellence. You'll be just as comfortable leading from the front, developing fresh, healthy, and creative menus that keep standards high in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

This is a Monday-Friday role (7:00am-3:30pm, 40 hours), offering a great work-life balance.

What you'll be doing as a

Head Chef:

Leading a full production kitchen in a busy staff dining environmentLeading the hospitality and events Delivering high-quality food at scaleSupporting and guiding a team Stepping in across all kitchen roles when requiredDriving menu development with a focus on healthy, innovative dishesMaintaining excellent food standards, consistency, and efficiencyWhat you need to succeed as a

Head Chef:

Proven experience in a Head Chef role (minimum 2 years experience)Background in B&I and corporate cateringStrong experience in high-volume environmentsExcellent leadership and team management skillsPassion for high-quality food and menu innovationStrong knowledge of healthy and contemporary food trendsWe ensure you\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Contributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesPlease note: This role is contracted to weeks per yearAbout UsRestaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.

Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK\'s leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference:

com/0605/98662001/52796788/R/SU #RA GroupCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!