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Executive ChefPiccolino • Manchester, ENG, GB
Executive Chef

Executive Chef

Piccolino • Manchester, ENG, GB
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

At Piccolino Grande Manchester, we’re known for delivering premium Italian dining in a vibrant, high-energy environment. We are now looking for an experienced and inspiring Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operation, drive performance, and raise standards across the business.

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As Executive Chef, you’ll take full strategic and operational ownership of the kitchen. Leading a large brigade, you’ll be responsible for shaping the food offering, driving financial performance, and developing a strong, engaged team. This is a hands on leadership role with a clear focus on consistency, quality, and continuous improvement.

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  • Provide overall leadership and direction to the kitchen team, building a high performing culture
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  • Drive exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation across all services
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  • Take full accountability for kitchen financials including GP, stock control, labour, and waste
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  • Lead recruitment, development, and succession planning within the kitchen team
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  • Deliver operational excellence, ensuring smooth service and high guest satisfaction
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  • Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance
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  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, standards, and team performance
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What We’re Looking For

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  • Proven experience as an Executive Chef or established Head Chef in a premium, high-volume environment
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  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing large kitchen teams
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  • Commercially focused, with a solid understanding of kitchen financials
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  • Passion for Italian cuisine and delivering exceptional guest experiences
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  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach during service
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  • Excellent organisational skills and a proactive, solution-focused mindset
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Benefits working with us

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  • The Sunday Times – Best place to work 2024 & 2025
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  • Full in-house training provided through our bespoke RISE programme
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  • 50% off your food and drink bill at any of our restaurants, at any time, for up to 8 people
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  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
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  • Access to up to 40% of earnt wages and financial wellbeing tools through Wagestream
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  • Employee Assistance Programme through The Drinks Trust, providing 24/7 support and access to counselling services.
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  • Employer pension contribution
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  • Team meals on shift
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  • 15% off your grocery bill at Iceland Foods
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  • Health Care Cash Plan
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  • Opportunity to lead one of our flagship restaurants
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  • A people first culture with strong team engagement
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At Piccolino, we pride ourselves on quality, energy, and hospitality. As Executive Chef, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the kitchen, influence the food offering, and be part of a business that’s always raising the standard.

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If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional standards and want to be part of a forward thinking team, we invite you to apply.

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