Head Chef in Altrincham

Recently named one of the ‘Time’s Best Places to Work’ in the UK, Nell’s offers amazing career progression, development, and a chance to be part of something exciting as we continue to grow.

Who We Are

Nell’s is a neighbourhood bar serving up New York style pizza (‘za) with one simple purpose: to create spaces filled with happy faces, inclusive of everyone, from the team to our guests. With six existing Nells sites across Greater Manchester and big expansion plans, now is the perfect time to join our growing team.

Our Values

• Be Real – Honest, fair, down-to-earth, and inclusive.
• Be yourself – we celebrate individuality.
• Bring It – Show up, bring your A‑game, and keep the good times flowing.
• Create Sparks – Full of energy, big ideas, and fresh ways of doing things. Got suggestions? We’re all ears!
• Care A Lot – Purpose‑led, people‑focused, and committed to sustainability.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead & Inspire: Run a top-tier kitchen, from recruitment and food safety to prep, rotas, and quality control. Set the gold standard and lead by example.
• Recruit & Retain: Build a high‑performing kitchen team that shares your passion for quality and thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Innovate & Improve: Bring fresh ideas to evolve the menu, kitchen operations, and team performance.
• Quality & Consistency: Deliver the best NY‑style pizzas this side of the pond, using high‑quality, sustainably sourced ingredients to create dishes our guests love.
• Maintaining 5‑Star Compliance: Uphold food safety and compliance standards through regular checks and consistent attention to detail.
• Stock & Prep Management: Order stock and organize prep levels to ensure efficiency.
• Writing Rotas: Manage kitchen team shifts, ensuring balance and support.
• Lead By Example: Keep food quality high, while fostering a culture of learning and development. Encourage team members to take ownership of their growth while providing guidance and support.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
• Career Growth – We’ll help get you there with funded courses & paid training hours.
• Perks Galore – Free food and drink on shift and generous staff discounts at all sites when not at work.
• Inclusive Culture – A welcoming, fun workplace where everyone belongs.
• Private Health – Access to a private GP and covers you for inpatient or outpatient care with our partner Vitality.
• Make a Difference – Get involved in sustainability initiatives, community projects, and charity events.
• Well‑being Support – We know the demands of kitchen life, which is why we offer flexible shifts and well‑being support, including 12 free counselling sessions a year with Health Assured.
• Celebrations – Birthday and Christmas credit to spend at our venues, plus two epic staff parties a year!
• Travel Perks – 50% off late‑night taxis to get you home safely after work.
• Hospitality Hikes – Fully funded hospitality hikes to keep you active.
• 3 Days off at Christmas! – A rare perk in hospitality, we close for 3 days at Christmas to allow our teams to spend time with friends and family.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity – Enhanced policy available to all team members.
• Enhanced sick pay – 10 days per year of paid company sick pay for salaried team members.

Sound like your kind of vibe? Join Nell’s team and bring the energy!