Britannia Manchester (Portland Street)
Location: Manchester, M1 3LA, United Kingdom
Address: Portland Street
INDHP
We have an exciting new vacancy for a Head Chef to join our team at The Britannia Hotel in Manchester city centre! Our 363-room, Grade II listed hotel is ideally situated on the busy Portland Street, opposite Piccadilly Gardens bus station and just a short walk from Manchester Piccadilly train station making it ideal for commuting.
Benefits Include:
- An attractive salary
- Career development opportunities throughout the UK
- Significant staff discount rates when staying at one of our 60 hotels in the UK
- 50% discount off food and drink when staying at one of our hotels
- Friends and family hotel stay discounts
- Reduced membership at our leisure clubs
- Free meals on duty (where applicable)
- Employee referral scheme
- Auto enrolment pension scheme
Your main duties will include:
- Oversee all aspects of food preparation and presentation to ensure consistent quality.
- Working closely with the kitchen team to prepare and present diverse buffet menus featuring a wide range of cuisines.
- Ensuring all menu items are fully stocked and replenished throughout service to maintain a seamless dining experience.
- Designing and rotating cost-effective menus that offer a wide variety of options that will meet guest expectations.
- Ensuring compliance with all hygiene, food safety, and quality standards at all times.
- Managing inventory, overseeing food deliveries, and maintaining effective stock control to support cost efficiency.
What We’re Looking For:
- A passionate and experienced chef with a proven track record in a culinary setting.
- Strong leadership abilities with excellent team management and communication skills.
- A creative approach to menu design and presentation, bringing fresh ideas to every dish.
- Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistent quality and high standards.
- Must be flexible to work 5 out of 7 days and willing to cover split shifts when required.
Experience creating and developing menus, with a creative approach to introducing new dishes and expanding food offerings, would be highly advantageous.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We require all employees to provide us with evidence of their right to work in the UK. All data will be stored in accordance with our privacy policy found on our website. Strictly no agencies. No commissions or other charges will be paid in any circumstances
Application question(s):
- What are your salary expectations for this role?
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
