Chef Jobs in Manchester

About Chef Jobs in Manchester

Looking for Chef Jobs in Manchester? Good chefs are scarce enough that many kitchens now offer better rotas, no-split-shift patterns and signing bonuses to attract them. On pay, chef pay typically runs £24,000–£28,000 for commis and demi roles, £30,000–£38,000 for sous chefs, and £40,000+ for head chefs in good kitchens. Exact rates depend on the employer, shift pattern and your experience — every listing on this page shows the advertised salary where the employer has published one.

Manchester has the largest economy in the North, anchored by MediaCityUK, two enormous universities and hospitals, a fast-growing tech scene and the Trafford Park industrial estate — one of Europe's biggest. Strong transport links mean roles here draw candidates from across Greater Manchester and beyond. For Chef Jobs in Manchester, that mix of employers translates into a steady flow of new vacancies — this page refreshes throughout the day as roles go live.

Kitchens hire on ability and attitude — formal qualifications help but a strong trial shift matters more. Level 2 Food Hygiene is standard. When you find a role in Manchester that fits, click Apply Now to see the full job description and apply on CV-Library — applications take a few minutes, and applying early genuinely improves your chances, since many employers interview as CVs arrive rather than waiting for a closing date.

Salary figures are general market guidance; the advertised salary on each listing always takes precedence. Listings provided in partnership with CV-Library.