About Us
Jimmy's Killer Prawns is an award-winning seafood restaurant renowned for bold flavours, generous portions and exceptional hospitality. Our Manchester restaurant is one of the brand's flagship locations, serving a diverse customer base in a fast-paced environment.
We are looking for an experienced, passionate and driven Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who thrives under pressure, leads by example and takes pride in delivering consistently outstanding food.
The Role
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the overall operation of the kitchen, ensuring every dish meets our brand standards whilst maintaining excellent food safety, cost control and team performance.
You will work closely with the management team to develop the kitchen, train staff and deliver an exceptional guest experience every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Ensure every dish is prepared and presented to brand specification.
- Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety.
- Manage kitchen labour efficiently while maintaining service standards.
- Recruit, train, develop and motivate the kitchen team.
- Conduct regular training to improve consistency, speed and quality.
- Manage stock ordering, stock rotation and inventory control.
- Minimise food waste and maintain agreed GP targets.
- Ensure all HACCP, food hygiene and health & safety procedures are followed.
- Monitor equipment and arrange maintenance when required.
- Work alongside management to improve systems and kitchen performance.
- Deliver fast, efficient service during busy periods whilst maintaining quality.
- Take ownership of kitchen culture, standards and accountability.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready to step up.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Experience managing busy, fast paced restaurant kitchens.
- Excellent knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures.
- Strong understanding of food costing, stock control and labour management.
- Calm under pressure with excellent organisational skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
- Passion for developing and mentoring kitchen teams.
- Flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Essential Requirements
- Level 3 Food Safety qualification (or willingness to obtain).
- Previous experience leading a commercial kitchen.
- Right to work in the UK.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Staff meals whilst on shift.
- Company pension.
- Paid holiday.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- Opportunity to help shape and grow one of the UK's leading Jimmy's Killer Prawns restaurants.
If you're a passionate chef who enjoys leading from the front and takes pride in delivering exceptional food and developing great teams, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- Why would you be a good fit for the role?
Experience:
- Head Chef: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
