Head Chef - Premium Open-Fire Restaurant - Manchester 72-77k
Lead a 60-strong brigade at the flagship restaurant of a landmark Manchester city center opening.
COREcruitment is partnering with a highly regarded, chef-founded restaurant group to appoint a Head Chef for its biggest opening to date, a flagship restaurant within a major new multi-venue development in Manchester city center.
This Head Chef role suits a proven leader of large, high-volume kitchens who wants to put their name to one of the most talked-about openings in the North.
The Head Chef role
- Lead a brigade of around 60 back of house, including a dedicated breakfast team
- Run an 180-cover restaurant plus a 20-seat private dining room
- Deliver an established, produce-led menu built on fire, charcoal and in-house dry-aging
- Develop the breakfast, room service and lounge offers with the founder
- Own the full kitchen operation: GP, labour, ordering, rotas and compliance
- Build, train and develop the team through pre-opening and launch
- Complete a 6-8-week training program at the group's flagship before opening
About you
- An established Head Chef, Executive Head Chef or Senior Head Chef ready for a flagship
- A track record of leading large brigades in premium, high-volume kitchens
- Steakhouse, open-fire, grill or premium restaurant group background
- Hotel or multi-outlet experience a strong bonus
- A calm, organised leader who develops people
- Flexible for 6-8 weeks of pre-opening training away from Manchester
The package
- 72-77k total package: 60-65k basic plus tronc, estimated at c.12k
- Profit-share bonus scheme, double-figure percentage achievable
- Private healthcare
- A Head Chef role at one of Manchester's most high-profile openings
- Clear progression within a growing group
Head Chef - Premium Open-Fire Restaurant -72-77k in City of London employer: COREcruitment Ltd
Join a vibrant and growing hospitality group in the heart of London, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience. With a strong focus on personal development and a supportive work culture led by an inspiring mentor, this position offers unique opportunities for growth and collaboration within a dynamic team. Enjoy the benefits of working in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and employee welfare, all while being part of a company with ambitious plans for the future.
