Head Chef - Modern Mediterranean | £55k + £10k Bonus | Manchester in London

London

contract, full-time

£55,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

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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?