At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team and manage food stock at Banyan Corn Exchange.
- Company: Banyan Corn Exchange is part of Arc Inspirations, a successful bar group with 18 locations.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous bonus structure, team discounts, and access to wellbeing support.
- Other info: Opportunities for career development and individual recognition like Employee of the Quarter.
- Why this job: Join a winning team recognised for Best New Site 2025 and Best Brand/Concept 2026.
- Qualifications: Previous kitchen management experience and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Banyan Corn Exchange is now on the lookout for a Head Chef to join our amazing team! We are proud winners of Best New Site 2025 & Best Brand/Concept 2026 at the Publican Awards! Arc Inspirations is a successful bar group, currently operating 18 locations across the North, Midlands and London with three exciting brands – BOX, Manahatta, and Banyan. Banyan is a stylish and vibrant cocktail bar and kitchen. We are the natural meeting place, whatever the occasion or celebration, our guests know they will have a great time at Banyan.
We’re all about bringing together the very best dishes and drinks for our guests to enjoy and celebrating the diversity of cuisines all over the globe, whilst striking the perfect balance between atmosphere and energy. We specialise in sharing, and love bringing people together.
Why Join us?
- As a Head Chef joining Arc we will provide you with an extensive paid training programme covering everything you’ll need to know to set you up for success.
- Career development is highly encouraged; the majority of our senior management teams have been promoted from within!
- In addition to our amazing training, ongoing support and career development, you will also receive:
- Tronc in addition to your salary
- A generous bonus structure
- Team discount for you and up to 3 friends at all of our 3 brands – Manahatta, Banyan and Box – in any of our locations
- Invitation to company events
- Frequent team card top ups
- Access to 40% of earned salary before pay day
- Free and confidential wellbeing support 24/7
- A weekly allowance for each team to spend on food and drink
- Team-based incentives, rewards and recognition
- Individual recognition including Employee of the Quarter rewards
- Trip incentives
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a passionate and hard‑working professional who can lead an amazing kitchen team in this stylish cocktail bar. The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience managing a team in a kitchen.
- Ability to understand guest’s needs.
- Experience managing food stock desirable.
- Desire to deliver and exceed guest expectations.
- Ability to lead and coach a team.
- Good organisation and communication skills.
- Ability to adapt depending on the level of trade.
- Desire to learn, adapt and improve performance through feedback and self-development.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all departments.
If you are a proud, people focused Head Chef or Sous Chef who will commit to professionally deliver our ‘Nobody Does It Better’ service and standards, whilst caring about every single one of our team members, then we would love to hear from you!
Head Chef- Banyan in Manchester employer: Arc Inspirations
Arc Inspirations operates 18 vibrant locations across the North, Midlands, and London. Employees enjoy a supportive environment with extensive training and career growth opportunities. The company values team spirit and offers perks like team card top-ups and trip incentives.
