About the Role
Building lasting culinary partnerships – connecting exceptional chefs with kitchens where both can thrive.
We are seeking an experienced and reliable Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our busy new food hall in Tameside, Manchester
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef with a confident eye for detail, strong leadership skills, and proven casual dining, fresh food experience.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the kitchen team day to day
Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
Develop and execute fresh, visually stunning, casual dining brand experiences
Manage stock, ordering, and food costs
Ensure full compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
Work closely with management to maintain smooth service and high customer satisfaction
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Head Chef or and experienced Senior Sous Chef
Hot honey/buttermilk fried chicken wow vibrant on trend food with a modern hit
Reliable, organised, and calm under pressure
Strong attention to detail and consistency
Confident leadership and team management skills
Passion for fresh ingredients and authentic flavours
Whats On Offer
Competitive salary (dependent on experience) typical 4 days/41 hour week aprox
Supportive ownership and management
Opportunity to put your stamp on menus and kitchen standards
Stable, long-term role in a growing business
Being part of something in one of hottest community towns in Greater Manchester where reputation is everything!
If you’re a skilled varying cuisines and food trends, modern plating and cooking techniques, and keen to launch something new, in a brand new environment, we’d love to hear from you.
The Chef Hub - raising the standard through community, quality, and opportunity.
Requirements
Ability to commute/relocate:
Tameside: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Min 7 years of culinary experience, and at least 1 year, fresh food and volume experience, required.
Passion for teamwork, commitment, strong communication, and growth.
This is a paid per hour role, and so hours can go up as well as down.
Licence/Certification:
Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (required)
H&S level 2 (required)
Allergen Training MIN level 1(required)
Allergen awareness training (required)The Chef Hub is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.
We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, please contact us directly, should you have any further questions, please ask
Eligibility to Work in the UK
At The Chef Hub, we are committed to ensuring all our team members have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. As part of our recruitment process, all applicants must provide valid documentation demonstrating their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with current Home Office regulations. This may include, but is not limited to, a British or Irish passport, settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or a valid visa that permits work in the UK.
£35,000 - plus Tronc (Hourly Pay)