Head Chef

Opened last year, Factory International is a 13350 sqm cultural event facility hosting acts such as Ben Howard, Sampha, Underworld, Kelly Jones and Danny Boyle's Free Your Mind. Looking forward we have upcoming shows and events like Fontaines DC, David Hockney's immersive Bigger & Closer exhibition, Nubya Garcia, The Reytons, and Radiohead's Hamlet Hail to the Thief, as well as hosting Manchester International Festival 2025 

As the food and beverage partner to Factory International, we are recruiting for a high-level Head Chef to be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen and corporate events. This includes a ground floor café, pizzeria, and festival square – made up of trade vans and pop ups. This is a truly unique position where no two days are the same:

Key responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for daily operations of the culinary department.
• Working closely with the General Manager to deliver corporate and daily events
• Managing, training, and supporting a brigade of chefs
• Maintaining or raising the profit margins on food
• Have a good understanding of P&Ls, Stocks, GPs, compliance
• Experience in driving and implementing changes based on the venue’s growth strategy
• Have an excellent eye for detail

About You

• Previous managerial experience in a high-volume hospitality or events environment
• Be personable, driven, and ambitious
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and troubleshoot where required
• Strong EPOS system knowledge
• Commercial knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and effective cost control management
• Experience working with 3rd party suppliers

 Benefits

• Fantastic bonus package paid quarterly
• Opportunities to see your pop up ideas become a reality
• Free shows and gig tickets, at Aviva Studios and our other venues
• Free CODE app staff membership with loads of discounts on pubs, bars & gyms
• Regular management nights out and trips abroad