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At Grosvenor Casinos, our venues are vibrant, welcoming spaces built around great food, great service and great people. Following a full restaurant refurbishment in Blackpool, we're now looking for a Food & Beverage Manager who can take a refreshed dining space, an established team, a busy bar operation and raise the standards across all of it. This role is perfect for an experienced Hospitality, Restaurant or Food & Beverage Manager who thrives in busy venues, creates consistency, builds strong routines and inspires people to deliver exceptional guest service. What’s in it for you? • Salary up to £35,000 DOE + tips., • Paid breaks and free parking., • 28 days holiday., • Pension & Life Insurance., • Uniform provided., • Staff discounts on food, drink and selected retailers., • Wellbeing support and development opportunities. Your key duties & responsibilities: As our Food & Beverage Manager, you will lead a newly refurbished restaurant and a busy Casino bar, managing an established FOH team of up to 15 supported by 3 Team Leaders. You’ll be the visible, steady leader who brings structure, energy and high standards to every shift. Day to day, you will: • Lead the full FOH Food & Beverage operation in the Casino (restaurant + bars), • Be the go‑to leader by supporting and guiding the team, • Elevate service standards and embed consistent, high-quality routines, • Coach, motivate and develop the F&B team and Team Leaders, • Drive clear communication and smooth shift execution, • Work closely with the Head Chef for seamless FOH/BOH coordination, • Manage rotas, labour planning and overall team performance, • Uphold compliance, safety, and exceptional venue presentation This is your chance to shape a refreshed, high‑potential venue into one of Blackpool’s standout hospitality destinations. What we are looking for: • Managerial experience within F&B, Hospitality, Restaurants or similar., • Strong people leadership and ability to bring consistency to operations., • Confident leading teams in fast‑paced service environments., • Passionate about delivering great hospitality and memorable experiences., • Level 3 Food Safety (desirable) Working hours and requirements: • The role requires evening and weekend work (24/7 Casino Operation)., • Must be 18+ with the legal right to work in the UK. If you're a confident, people‑focused hospitality leader ready to make your mark in a newly refurbished restaurant and busy bar operation, we'd love to hear from you.

We also operate Mikro Nisi, our modern Greek fish taverna, and host weekly events including our Food Festival, family feasts, weddings and the renowned Guest Chef Series - where acclaimed chefs join our team to create memorable dining experiences for guests. Work with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to

Working closely with the Executive Head Chef, you’ll help shape an evolving concept that balances simplicity, consistency, efficiency and guest experience. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role suited to a Head Chef who enjoys variety, understands service flow across different dayparts, and take

Speciality Chef - Umami Blackpool Welcome to Umami World Kitchen, where global flavours collide in the most delicious way possible. Think of us as your culinary passport-no jet lag, just 100+ mouthwatering dishes from every corner of the globe. From Chinese dim sum to Italian classics, Indian spices to Malaysian street food, we've got it all under one seriously stylish roof. About the Role We are looking for a talented Specialty Chef to join our kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and creating dishes within your specialty area (e.g., pastry, seafood, grill, or international cuisine). You will work closely with the Head Chef to create innovative and high-quality dishes while maintaining the kitchen's efficiency and safety standards. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook dishes in your specialty area with precision and creativity., • Ensure high-quality presentation and taste in every dish., • Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop menu items, specials, and seasonal offerings., • Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring adherence to hygiene and safety standards., • Manage inventory and order ingredients specific to your specialty., • Train and mentor junior kitchen staff in your area of expertise., • Ensure that all dishes are prepared according to the restaurant's standards and specifications., • Assist in maintaining the overall kitchen operation, helping other chefs as needed during busy service periods., • Monitor and control food costs for your specialty items, minimizing waste., • Handle customer requests and dietary restrictions, ensuring a tailored dining experience.Key Requirements, • Proven experience as a Specialty Chef or in a similar role., • Expertise in your specialty area (e.g., pastry, seafood, or other)., • Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and ingredients specific to your specialty., • Creativity and ability to develop new dishes and menus., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen., • Strong attention to detail, particularly in food presentation and taste., • Strong communication skills to work effectively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams., • Ability to manage stock levels and order ingredients specific to your specialty., • Knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene standards.What We Offer, • Competitive salary and benefits., • Opportunities for career growth within the restaurant industry.

You are probably an existing Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef looking for your first step into a Head Chef role. Head Chef - New Opening - Thornton-Cleveleys. It'll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to follow the lead of your Head Chef to make

We have an exciting new vacancy for a Chef De Partie to join our team at The Grand Blackpool Hotel. Career development opportunities throughout the UK. Preparing high-quality food, following the guidance of our Head Chef.

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be #3231

Kitchen Manager – High-Volume Restaurant Group Location: UK (Various Opportunities Available) Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits Ready to lead a fast-paced, high-performing kitchen? We’re partnering with a well-established, high-volume hospitality group known for delivering fresh, high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences. This is an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to take full ownership of a busy kitchen, lead a passionate team, and drive standards across food quality, service, and performance. The Role As Kitchen Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the operation - leading from the front during service, developing your team, and ensuring every dish meets the highest standards. You’ll take responsibility for: • Delivering consistently high-quality food in a fast-paced environment, • Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing kitchen team, • Driving efficient service during peak trading periods, • Managing stock, ordering, and minimising waste, • Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, • Collaborating with front-of-house to deliver a seamless guest experience Team Leadership You’ll play a key role in building and shaping your team by: • Recruiting and onboarding new team members, • Coaching and developing talent to support internal progression, • Driving engagement, performance, and retention, • Managing rotas in line with business needs and labour targets, • Handling performance and employee relations matters where required Commercial & Operational Focus This role goes beyond the kitchen—you’ll also: • Manage food costs, labour, and kitchen performance against targets, • Analyse KPIs and implement improvements, • Maintain excellent audit results and hygiene standards (targeting 5⭐ ratings), • Ensure effective stock control and availability ✅ What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, • Background in high-volume, branded hospitality or QSR environments, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams, • Excellent organisational skills and ability to perform under pressure, • Solid understanding of food safety, compliance, and kitchen operations, • Commercial awareness and confidence working with budgets and KPIs What’s in it for you? • Competitive salary + performance-related bonus, • Clear progression opportunities within a growing business, • Structured training and development programmes, • Supportive leadership and a people-focused culture, • The chance to lead a fast-paced, dynamic kitchen environment Apply now If you’re a driven kitchen leader looking for your next challenge in a high-energy, growth-focused business, we’d love to hear from you