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Head Chef

United Kingdom, Manchester Employment contract 38000.00 - 41500.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 28, 2026
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Banyan Corn Exchange is now on the lookout for a Head Chef to join our amazing team!

Requirements

  • Previous experience managing a team in a kitchen
  • Ability to understand guest’s needs
  • Experience managing food stock desirable
  • Desire to deliver and exceed guest expectations
  • Ability to lead and coach a team
  • Good organisation and communication skills
  • Ability to adapt depending on the level of trade
  • Desire to learn, adapt and improve performance through feedback and self-development
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all departments

What we offer

  • Tronc in addition to your salary
  • A generous bonus structure
  • Team discount for you and up to 3 friends at all of our 3 brands
  • Invitation to company events
  • Frequent team card top ups
  • Access to 40% of earned salary before pay day
  • Free and confidential wellbeing support 24/7
  • A weekly allowance for each team to spend on food and drink
  • Team-based incentives, rewards and recognition
  • Individual recognition including Employee of the Quarter rewards
  • Trip incentives

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