Head Chef – Modern Mediterranean | £55K + £10K Bonus | Manchester
Lead a high-energy Mediterranean kitchen where fire, flavour and leadership collide.

Job Role: Head Chef
Cuisine: Modern Mediterranean (open-fire cooking)
Location: Manchester
Package: £55K base + £10K annual bonus (paid monthly)
Brigade: 30 chefs | Covers: 600-800 daily

We’re partnering with a dynamic Manchester restaurant renowned for its vibrant Mediterranean cuisine and theatrical open kitchen.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a Head Chef to lead a large brigade in a high-volume, quality-driven environment.

The Restaurant:

• Modern Mediterranean cuisine with open-fire cooking techniques
• High-energy open kitchen serving 600-800 covers daily
• Award-winning venue with strong guest loyalty
• Structured rotas promoting work-life balance
• Investment in team training and development

The Ideal Head Chef:

• Current Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a premium high-volume restaurant
• Passion for Mediterranean flavours and open-fire cooking
• Proven ability to lead large brigades (30+ chefs)
• Strong commercial acumen: GP control, labour management, stock efficiency
• Natural leader who mentors, motivates and retains top talent

Why Apply?

• £65K OTE – £55K base + £10K monthly bonus
• Creative freedom – Shape menus in a premium Mediterranean concept
• Career growth – Join an ambitious group with expansion plans
• Team culture – Lead a passionate brigade in a supportive environment

Sound like you? APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com