Head Chef - Modern European | 50k | Manchester

Lead a flagship kitchen in a premium restaurant group and shape the future of high-volume, quality-driven dining.

Job Role: Head Chef
Cuisine: Modern European
Restaurant Size: 100 covers (up to 200 peak)
Brigade: 8–12 chefs
Location: Hale

We’re partnering with a forward-thinking restaurant group to find a Head Chef for their flagship Hale site. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-energy kitchen, mentor a talented team, and deliver exceptional modern European cuisine in a premium setting.

The Restaurant:

High-volume branded restaurant with a semi-open kitchenSeasonal, fresh ingredients with a focus on consistency7-site group with strong growth plansStructured 48-hour contract (work-life balance prioritised)

The Ideal Head Chef:

Proven experience in busy branded/group restaurantsStrong leadership skills – can train, motivate, and elevate a brigadeHands-on approach with high-volume service expertiseKnowledge of BOH admin (GP, ordering, rotas)Passion for modern European flavours and premium standards

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