Chef Jobs in Manchester

Northern Quarter independents, Deansgate fine dining and Ancoats openings — Manchester's restaurant scene is the fastest-moving outside London.

23 Open Positions
£40,500 Avg. Sous Chef Salary
28 Hiring Venues

23 Kitchen Vacancies

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Chef.

1 day
Berkeley Scott
City Centre, Manchester (M2), m2 Full time british
£16-22.5/hour
New

Sous Chef

2 days
University of Manchester Students Union
Chortlton Upon Medlock, Manchester (M13), M13 9PR Full time cafe
£28,000-32,000/year
New

Head Chef

2 days
Westwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Manchester (M3) Full time british
£40,000/year
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Sous Chef - Monday to Friday

2 days
Off To Work
New Century House, Manchester (M4), M4 Full time british
£36,000-37,000/year

Chef.

4 days
Anchor Hanover Group
Trafalgar Business Park, Manchester (M8), M8 0AX Full time british
£14.32/hour

Agency Chef - Flexible Shifts - Weekly Pay

5 days
Change Hospitality
Knott Mill, Manchester (M1), M1 4ET Full time british
£16-24/hour

Chef De Partie Hotel

8 days
Hyatt Regency & Hyatt House Manchester
Manchester (M15) Full time british
£28,225/year

Line Chef

8 days
Wilson s
Ancoats, Manchester (M4), M4 1LE Full time british
£13/hour

Casual Chef de Partie

8 days
Verve People
Knott Mill, Manchester (M1), M1 Full time british
£16.5-18.5/hour

Head Chef

8 days
GRAFT HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT
Manchester (M1) Full time pub_food
£60,000/year

Live Manchester hospitality market

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Total active
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Employers
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Average salary in Manchester (from active listings)
PositionAvg salaryListings
Chef £33,692 10
Head chef £56,000 5
Sous chef £36,375 4
Chef de partie £34,021 3
Manager £44,000 1
Top cuisines hiring
British (16) Pub food (5) Cafe (1) Gastropub (1)
Data aggregated from caterer.com
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Why Chefs Love Manchester

Affordable Living

Average 1-bed rent is £1,050/month — save £750 vs London

Great Transport

Monthly transport costs around £90. Well-connected with easy access to city centre venues.

Vibrant Food Scene

From Michelin-starred restaurants to street food markets — Manchester offers diverse culinary experiences.

Career Growth

28+ venues currently hiring. Growing hospitality sector with opportunities at all levels.

Chef Salaries in Manchester

See how kitchen roles are paid in Manchester compared to London.

Save ~£820/month on living costs vs London
Commis Chef
£27,000
-15%
Chef de Partie
£32,000
-13%
Sous Chef
£40,500
-10%
Head Chef
£56,500
-8%
Executive Chef
£81,500
-2%
Average salary vs London

Can You Afford Manchester?

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Rent (1-bed avg) £1,050
Transport £90
Essentials £450
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Working in Manchester

Manchester has one of the UK's fastest-growing restaurant scenes. From the Northern Quarter to Deansgate, the city offers diverse opportunities across all cuisines and experience levels.