263 Best Full-time Chef & Cook Jobs in Manchester (December 2025)

We are looking to welcome to our family business and chef who has knowledge Cocasian, Russian and middle eastern cuisine knowledge and • Preparing the food for cooking, • Keeping up with industry trends and creating new recipes with the Sous Chef, • Reviewing the menu and doing inventory, • Following the budget set by the Restaurant Manager, • Ordering food for the kitchen, • Monitoring food production and food and staff costs, • Training staff, • Managing relationships with distributors and resolving any issues with vendors, promptly, • Ensuring standard portions and quality of dishes, • Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and ensuring sanitation practices in the kitchen

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Circolo Popolare - Manchester by Big Mamma Group

Chinatown, Manchester

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group, the brainchild of Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 10 years we have opened the doors of 30 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Italy and Belgium). Our mission? To share the special ambience of the most beautiful places of Italian tradition, creating unique moments of sharing with our customers. Take the lead with La Squadra as JUNIOR SOUS CHEF in Manchester. For our new adventure in Manchester, we are looking for talented Junior Sous Chefs who will become the leaders and Chefs of tomorrow. Your main tasks: FROM CREATION TO PLATE EXECUTION • Participate in the menu change process alongside the Executive Chefs, contributing to a unique culinary experience., • Speed and precision at the pass will be your hallmark., • Ensure every dish is perfect, adhering to the Group's recipes and standards. OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY • You are the Chef's right hand, ensuring everything is impeccable: compliance with hygiene standards, a well-organized team, and checks always aligned with objectives., • Manage Food Costs like a true leader: zero waste, flawless inventories, and always on-time orders., • Plan, organize, and lead the brigade with energy and precision. SUCCESS IS BUILT ON TEAMWORK • Train and support your team daily, sharing passion and professionalism., • Build your Squad: your leadership creates harmony and makes the workplace stimulating and positive. Our offer: • Highly competitive salary, • Full time role, • 2 consecutive days off per week, • 28 days paid holiday per year, • Pension scheme, • Permanent contract, • Meal on shift: we serve the staff meal before the lunch and dinner shift, • Employee discount: discount on food and drink at our restaurants for you and up to 3 of your friends, • Continuous trainings, team buildings and career opportunities: we offer a training path and concrete career opportunities., • And much mooore! START DATE: asap BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma

Why join us? You could say that it is because we place a special emphasis on people, on the fulfilment of our employees and on their development. We could also tell you that it is because we are an international, dynamic and fast-growing group. Our teams proudly manufacture quality Sushi each day. If you want to work in an exciting environment with ethically sourced products, get in touch! Job Description If you are: Enthusiastic, energetic with the ability to demonstrate initiative Flexible with a 'can do' attitude Always happy to help customers with a smile, Able to work as part of a team or on your own whilst maintaining high standards at all times, Excited to produce amazing high quality and sustainable food products And have: Pride in your work, constantly looking for ways to improve and continually learning A good understanding of Food Safety & Health and Safety regulations, ability to follow brand standards and comply with company policies. Reliable transportation for your commute to work early in the morning And able to: Prepare fresh ingredients by hand, including meat and raw fish products each shift Accurately labelling products ensuring lawful compliance around food safety and allergen compliance each shift. Be a skilled Multitasker in a fast-paced environment Able to clean the workspace and storerooms as required Be organised Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and safe environment for our customers, our clients and ourselves. An early riser as shifts can start at 6am some days Learn new skills or improve skills already mastered Then we would like to hear from you! Additional Information In return we offer you Ability to join a Company which is passionate about sustainability of our products and the planet, while supporting those who make our working lives possible. • Paid fortnightly, • Extra day holiday during the month of your Birthday, • 'A Day for you' an extra day of holiday just because you deserve it!, • Free onsite parking in most locations, • Cycle to work scheme, • Career opportunities both in UK and Globally.

Levenshulme, Manchester

Why join us? You could say that it is because we place a special emphasis on people, on the fulfilment of our employees and on their development. We could also tell you that it is because we are an international, dynamic and fast-growing group. Our teams proudly manufacture quality Sushi each day. If you want to work in an exciting environment with ethically sourced products, get in touch! Job Description If you are: Enthusiastic, energetic with the ability to demonstrate initiative Flexible with a 'can do' attitude Always happy to help customers with a smile, Able to work as part of a team or on your own whilst maintaining high standards at all times, Excited to produce amazing high quality and sustainable food products And have: Pride in your work, constantly looking for ways to improve and continually learning A good understanding of Food Safety & Health and Safety regulations, ability to follow brand standards and comply with company policies. Reliable transportation for your commute to work early in the morning And able to: Prepare fresh ingredients by hand, including meat and raw fish products each shift Accurately labelling products ensuring lawful compliance around food safety and allergen compliance each shift. Be a skilled Multitasker in a fast-paced environment Able to clean the workspace and storerooms as required Be organised Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and safe environment for our customers, our clients and ourselves. An early riser as shifts can start at 6am some days Learn new skills or improve skills already mastered Then we would like to hear from you! Additional Information In return we offer you Ability to join a Company which is passionate about sustainability of our products and the planet, while supporting those who make our working lives possible. • Paid fortnightly, • Extra day holiday during the month of your Birthday, • 'A Day for you' an extra day of holiday just because you deserve it!, • Free onsite parking in most locations, • Cycle to work scheme, • Career opportunities both in UK and Globally.

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Golden Lion (Swinton)

Job Advertisement: Chef – Busy, Popular Pub Position: Chef Employment Type: Full-Time Are you a passionate, energetic chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen? We’re looking for a talented individual to join our vibrant pub team and help deliver delicious, high-quality food that keeps our guests coming back. About the Role As our Chef, you’ll be responsible for: - Preparing and cooking a variety of pub classics and seasonal dishes - Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene - Ensuring smooth service during busy periods - Working collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team What We’re Looking For - Previous experience in a busy kitchen environment - Strong organisational and time-management skills - Ability to work under pressure and maintain consistency - A passion for good food and great service - Food hygiene certification (preferred but not essential) What We Offer - Staff meals and discounts - Supportive, friendly team environment - Opportunities for career development - Stable hours in a well-established, bustling pub If you’re ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to a lively pub kitchen, we’d love to hear from you! Join us and be part of our Joseph Holt team that serves great food with pride!

Old Trafford, Stretford

I’m looking for an experienced pizza chef who can cook Italian style pizzas. Full time hours.

We are seeking a skilled Sushi Chef to join our team. As a Sushi Chef, you will be responsible for preparing sushi dishes, ensuring high quality and presentation. You will need to maintain a clean and organized work environment, following food safety regulations. Previous experience in sushi preparation is required. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and present sushi dishes according to our standards., • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen., • Ensure all sushi ingredients are fresh and stored properly., • Collaborate with team members to provide an exceptional dining experience. Requirements: • Proven experience as a Sushi Chef., • Strong attention to detail and artistic skills in food presentation., • Knowledge of food safety standards., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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