Manchester
Head Chef Premium Gastro Pub Manchester (Suburbs) - £60,000 OTE Full Menu Autonomy Fresh Food Newly Refurbished Site Are you a creative, ambitious Head Chef ready to take full ownership of a kitchen and shape a standout food offer? This beautifully refurbished suburban gastro pub in Manchester is looking for a leader who can bring energy, ideas, and high standards to a growing business. Whats in it for you Full control of menu development, seasonality, and food direction A newly refurbished kitchen and dining space designed for quality, consistency, and creativity The chance to build, train, and inspire your own kitchen team Supportive ownership who back fresh ideas and invest in people Competitive salary + tips + benefits The Role As Head Chef, youll be the driving force behind a modern, fresh-food menu that reflects the pubs character and community. Youll lead from the front, set the tone for quality, and create a kitchen culture built on pride, development, and high performance. You will: Design and deliver a menu that champions fresh, seasonal, gastro-led dishes Recruit, train, and mentor a motivated kitchen team Maintain exceptional food safety, cost control, and GP management Work closely with the GM to elevate the pubs reputation and guest experience Bring creativity, consistency, and calm leadership to a busy suburban venue About You Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up Passionate about fresh food, flavour, and modern pub dining A natural leader who develops people, not just manages them Commercially aware with strong understanding of GP, stock, and kitchen systems Calm, organised, and energised by a fast-paced environment For more information please send your CV to Scott today. TPBN1_UKCT