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A leading catering company is looking for a Head Chef in Manchester to lead a busy kitchen operation with a focus on high standards of food quality and safety.

You'll manage shifts, delegate duties, and run the kitchen when the head chef is absent. A popular restaurant chain in Manchester seeks an Assistant Head Chef. In this role, you will lead the kitchen team, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation.

Cicchetti Manchesterare hiring a Breakfast Chef de Partie!.

Blue Arrow is recruiting chefs of all levels for roles in Brighton and Worthing, with pay rates from £16 to £22.

The Sous Chef will prepare nutritious meals for nursing home residents, ensuring food hygiene, and assisting with menu planning.

Part of a team focused on quality and efficiency. Requires experience in high-volume restaurants, preparing fresh ingredients.

The Chef de Partie will prepare dishes to spec, manage stock, and maintain high food standards within the restaurant.

Senior Chef de Partie needed to prepare high-quality food, manage kitchen stations, and meet company standards.

Chef needed to prepare home-cooked meals for residents, manage the kitchen team, and create weekly menus.

A chef creates nutritious meals for residents, manages kitchen staff, and ensures food safety.

The Chef will plan and prepare meals for residents, manage food stock and kitchen budgets, and ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Chef de Partie sought for a premium pub in Stockport, serving fresh, seasonal dishes.

Chef De Partie - Salford Quays Turtle Bay is all about introducing you to that carefree, island way of life—a Caribbean kitchen and beach bar where food, drinks, and music flow effortlessly from morning until night. Everyone’s invited. Our team can sense if you need coffee, a cocktail, a cold beer, or a plate of cutters bursting with flavour. Our people serve up the magic and warmth of the Caribbean every day, ensuring everyone feels relaxed and welcome. We create genuine connections and put people at ease, welcoming guests with our natural hosting skills and unpretentious atmosphere. We bring people together. Strangers become friends, and guests return again and again because of the familiar faces and friendly service that make Turtle Bay special. From brunch to sundowners, we’re here to create unforgettable moments. Our Purpose? To naturally and intuitively host, create genuine connections, and make everyone feel welcome, comfortable, and immersed in our carefree island way of life. Our DNA: The Way We Do Things: Be open and listen intently. Do the right thing. Recognise differences and celebrate individuality. Enjoy what we do and have fun. Deliver exceptional hospitality. Chef de Partie at Turtle Bay For over a decade, our chefs at Turtle Bay have been creating dishes that bring the vibrant, flavourful soul of the Caribbean to every plate. Using fresh ingredients and bold, exciting spices, we are committed to serving more than just food – we serve experiences. As Chef de Partie, you are at the heart of the kitchen, bringing passion, precision, and flair to every dish. You will help create an environment where the spirit of the Caribbean comes alive through food, ensuring that every plate is not only a treat for the taste buds but a celebration of island life. It’s about delivering exceptional food with the highest standards of quality, presentation, and care. You will ensure that every guest enjoys an unforgettable culinary experience, while maintaining the smooth and efficient flow of the kitchen. What Does Great Look Like? Live the Turtle Bay DNA: Embody and demonstrate Turtle Bay's vibrant culture and values through your cooking, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere where every dish is crafted with care and pride. Menu Excellence: Display expert knowledge of Turtle Bay’s menu, confidently preparing each dish with attention to detail. Ensure every meal is authentic to the Caribbean inspiration behind it, and follow ingredient, preparation, and presentation specifications to ensure consistency across every plate. Create Memorable Guest Experiences and Deliver Exceptional Food Quality: Every dish is an opportunity to impress. Approach each dish with a commitment to excellence, perfectly balancing flavours, textures, and presentation. Use fresh, well-prepared ingredients to ensure every dish meets the highest quality standards and makes each guest feel special. Health and Safety Compliance: Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment at all times. Follow food safety practices including proper storage, temperature control, and allergen management, while ensuring hygiene standards are met and your station stays organised. Work Together as One Team: Work seamlessly with your fellow chefs, kitchen and front-of-house team, ensuring smooth operations and an exceptional guest experience. Communicate effectively to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and guests’ expectations are always met. Embrace and celebrate diversity, showing respect for everyone’s needs while fostering a supportive, inclusive and united culture. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and grow with us through tailored training and structured progression paths, ensuring you have the tools to succeed and thrive. Let’s bring the spirit of the Caribbean to life—together.

Taylor Shaw - Great Food, Bright Futures At Co-op Academy Manchester, part of Taylor Shaw , we believe healthy food fuels young minds , and we're passionate about serving delicious, nutritious meals in schools and colleges across the UK. Every meal is fresh, sustainable, and packed with goodness - because we know young people deserve the best. Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references. What you'll be doing... As a Catering Manager you will proactively manage teams on site as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients. Motivating and managing a team of 15 (1 x Chef, 14 x General Assistants) Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking, and serving 800 (approx.) fresh, high-quality meals while ensuring consistency and portion control. Prepare and cook nutritionally balanced seasonal menus that meet dietary, medical, or ethnic requirements Controlling and managing a budget Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customers and colleagues Working Pattern: Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 3:00pm | 37.5 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only | Fixed Term Contract (6 Months) What can you bring? Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach Genuine interest in customer service excellence Focused on the front line Catering experience essential with chef skills 2+ years' experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef ready for their next step Business Acumen: Good understanding of P&L accounts, budgeting, and cost-control measures. Certifications: Level 2 or 3 Food Safety & Hygiene is standard This is a temporary position for 6 months covering long term sickness. Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks! At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That's why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here's what's waiting for you: Free, tasty meals • Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work! Flexible working, • including part time roles, because life doesn't run on a 9-5 schedule. Plenty of Time to Unwind, • Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar. Leave for life's important moments, • whether family, personal or unexpected. Give back time, • paid volunteering days for the causes you care about. Room to grow, • career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career. Wellbeing first, • mental health support and wellbeing perks. Financial security, • pension schemes and life assurance. Exclusive discounts, • save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel! One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage. Why You'll Love Working Here We're a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK , serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day. And here's the best part - 87% of our team say they're proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you're listened to, trusted, supported, and valued. Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you're passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you! We Celebrate You! At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren't just policies, they're who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed. Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we're happy to help! Ready to join us? Hit 'Apply Now' and let's chat! TPBN1_UKCT

Cloud Security EngineerManchester | £620 per day | 3 days onsite 2 days remote | Until 30th July 2026 initially Our client is seeking a highly experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join their organisation on a long-term assignment. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in cloud‑native environments, enjoys solving complex real‑world problems, and wants to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cloud security products and automation capabilities. The Role In this position, the Security Cloud Engineer will help drive the evolution of the organisation's cloud security platforms, influencing product direction and enhancing automation across escalations, remediations, and threat detection workflows. The role also involves applying CI/CD and DevOps knowledge to practical use cases across diverse business units, delivering secure, scalable cloud solutions. What You'll Be Doing Enhancing cloud infrastructure in line with strategy and approved budgets Contributing to the design and delivery of cloud services with engineering teams Supporting stakeholders in adopting modern cloud‑native application architectures Ensuring cloud environments follow up‑to‑date security and software lifecycle patterns What We're Looking For Core Cloud Skills Strong experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP Ability to translate HLDs/LLDs into actionable technical designs Strong exposure to CI/CD pipelines and Agile/Scrum delivery Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes Expertise in Docker and Kubernetes Experience with automation tools such as Chef or similar GCP‑Specific Track (Desirable) Experience creating Deployment Manager templates or Terraform modules for GCP Knowledge of IAM roles, Service Accounts, Organisation Policies Hands‑on experience with Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, Cloud Deploy Understanding of GCP networking: VPC, Firewall Rules, Load Balancing Experience using Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and Security Command Centre Knowledge of GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) and container orchestration in GCPHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Chef de Partie to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Chef de Partie, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers in the market-leading food service company in the UK. In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities: Great operational training and development Life assurance scheme Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Access to some great high street discount vouchers Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be: Mon: Full-time (Days) Tues: Full-time (Days) Weds: Full-time (Days) Thurs: Full-time (Days) Fri: Full-time (Days) Sat: Sun: Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards Complying with Health & Safety regulations Our ideal Chef de Partie will: Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers Have a desire to succeed in your role Possess the ability to work under pressure Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability Have a safety-first mind set Passionate about food Job Reference: com/0403/48285001/52794253/BU #Gather and Gather CH&CO, a part of Compass 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! TPBN1_UKCT

Principal Cloud Platform Engineer - Contract Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote) Rate: £580 - £618 per day - Inside IR35 Engagement: PAYE via Umbrella Company only Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Cloud Platform Engineer to help shape the future of our cloud security and automation capabilities. You will play a key role in expanding our cloud product roadmap, automating remediation and escalation processes, and strengthening our security posture across enterprise platforms. Working closely with engineering, security, and DevOps teams, you will apply modern cloud-native and CI/CD practices to solve real-world business challenges across multiple technology domains. Key Responsibilities Drive cloud infrastructure enhancements aligned to strategic and budgetary objectives. Collaborate with engineering teams on the design, build, and delivery of scalable cloud services. Enable stakeholders to adopt modern cloud-native architectures and best practices. Ensure cloud platforms adhere to security, compliance, and software lifecycle standards. Automate operational workflows, incident remediation, and escalation processes. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in cloud engineering with professional certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred). Ability to translate High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) into implementable solutions. Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, and Python or Java. Deep experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Knowledge of SIEM, cloud security controls, and cloud security tooling. Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes. Hands-on experience with Wiz (Wiz Cloud, Wiz Defend). Strong containerisation expertise (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with Windows and Red Hat Linux environments. Automation experience using Chef or similar configuration management tools. GCP-Focused Experience (Highly Desirable) Infrastructure automation using Deployment Manager or Terraform. IAM roles, Service Accounts, and Organization Policies. CI/CD tooling including Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Cloud Deploy. GCP Networking (VPC, firewall rules, load balancing). Observability and security tooling (Cloud Logging, Monitoring, Security Command Centre). Experience with GKE and container orchestration. Desirable Qualifications Experience within financial services or other regulated environments. Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant technical discipline. CISSP or equivalent security certification

You'll look for the good and always do the right thing, while producing exceptional dishes for your guests! You will also support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in providing an amazing guest experience!. Does this sound like you? Then you are the Line Chef we are looking for!. We are on the lookout for

Chef – St George’s Barracks, North Luffenham (ESS – Compass Group). Previous experience in a chef or catering role (essential).

You'll look for the good and always do the right thing, while supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the kitchen operation and creating exquisite dishes for all your guests!. Does this sound like you? Then you are the Junior Sous Chef we are looking for!. We are on the lookout for a driven and pa

We're currently recruiting a passionate Chef/Cook - Zero Hours to bring the flavour to Defence on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week. As a Chef/Cook - Zero Hours, you will support our talented culinary teams in preparing and serving the delicious food we're known for! You'll he

You'll look for the good and always do the right thing, while producing exceptional dishes for your guests! You will also support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in providing an amazing guest experience!. You'll be a sociable and friendly Line Chef who is at home within a fun, busy, and fast paced resta

What's in it for you as a Sous Chef at Gusto Italian?. You'll be a sociable and friendly Sous Chef who is at home within a fun, busy, and fast paced restaurant. You'll look for the good and always do the right thing, while supporting the Head Chef in the whole kitchen operation and creating exquisit

What you'll be doing as Head Chef?. As our Head Chef, you will enjoy delivering excellent food standards always, working with quality fresh ingredients to deliver our seasonal menus in a friendly and supportive environment. A leader and mentor to your brigade, you and your Sous Chef will also be pas

As our Chef de Partie, you will enjoy delivering excellent food standards always, to deliver our seasonal menus and daily specials, in a friendly and supportive environment. You will also support your Sous and Head Chef with food ordering, stock management, and maintaining a 5-star rating. What you'

You will assist the Head Chef in providing exceptional food quality and presentation. Refer a Chef incentive - earn yourself £s. Our Junior Sous Chefs are committed and passionate about their teams and about the food that they serve.

You’ll work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef, lead by example, and ensure that every plate leaving your section reflects our commitment to quality. Work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to ensure smooth service. Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong experience as a Demi

Sous Chef - Dublin.

Commis Chef (Fixed Term Contract) - Accommodation Available - Hook, Hampshire. Our chefs work together to ensure our guests receive the exceptional menus they have come to expect from the Oak Room fine dining restaurant.

Levy is recruiting a Commis Chef to join the culinary team at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS), supporting the delivery of high-quality food across conferences, exhibitions, live events, and premium hospitality. Commis Chef - Dublin.

Entry Level Chef - UK - Ashchurch.

Chef De Partie - Wyton. We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brighten

Do you have noodles of enthusiasm, and are you passionate about cooking and food and would like to train as a wok chef? Are you willing to learn new skills and develop your existing? Are you looking for a challenge in a rapidly expanding business?. Chef - Manchester Oxford Street. JOIN THE CHOPSTI

Our ideal Chef De Partie will:. We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Chef De Partie to help us create exceptional food experiences for Compass Group Ireland on a full time basis, contracted to 37. As a Chef De Partie, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an

We are looking for Commis Chef to join our fabulous team.

Chef de Partie (32 Hour) DT Manchester - Manchester. We are seeking a talented and experienced Chef de Partie, someone who thrives in the heat of the kitchen?. As our newest Chef de Partie, we're seeking someone with a proven track record of constantly delivering the brand standards in a kitchen env

Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef de Partie in a professional kitchen. Levy is recruiting a Demi Chef de Partie to join the culinary team at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS), supporting the delivery of exceptional food experiences across conferences, exhibitions, live events, and premi

We are recruiting for a Central Support Chef to work with our fantastic team covering a portfolio of schools. You will assist with the training and development of our onsite chefs, cover sickness across our sites and be part of the mobilisation team. Job Title:

Chef De Partie - Dublin. Our ideal Chef de Partie will:.

My client an award winning restaurant is currently looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join the back of house team. This restaurant has 2 Rosettes they are looking for someone with similar experience a few of the chefs there have Michelin experience so that would also be well regarded.

We are now looking for a Sous Chef who is friendly and approachable, is highly organised, with good.

We genuinely like the people we work with, and love coming together to reset , refresh and have fun.We empower our people through togetherness , we give them the chance to shine and unlock their potential, and they fuel our strength and growth.Are you passionate about food ,drink and service ,want t

La Nouvelle Garde is redefining the modern French brasserie.We serve classic French dishes done properly with care, generosity and precision in lively, relaxed spaces full of energy.Our restaurants are fast-paced, people-led and never stuffy.

Regional Chef - Aldershot/Guildford.