Head Chef

Compass Group UK & Ireland • Manchester, England, United Kingdom • Posted June 16, 2026

Location Manchester, England

Job Type Full-time

Category Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Posted June 16, 2026

Head Chef – Manchester - £40,000
We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen in a busy environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll drive food quality, menu innovation, and operational excellence. You’ll be just as comfortable leading from the front, developing fresh, healthy, and creative menus that keep standards high in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
This is a Monday–Friday role (7:00am–3:30pm, 40 hours), offering a great work-life balance.
What you’ll be doing as a Head Chef:
Leading a full production kitchen in a busy staff dining environment
Leading the hospitality and events 
Delivering high-quality food at scale
Supporting and guiding a team 
Stepping in across all kitchen roles when required
Driving menu development with a focus on healthy, innovative dishes
Maintaining excellent food standards, consistency, and efficiency
        

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