Location:Manchester, House of Social Food HallSalary:£35,000 plus troncContract:PermanentWorking Pattern:45 hours per week. Includes evenings and weekend shifts depending on rota.Dough Religion is a new‑school slice joint with an old‑school obsession for great dough. Serving 18‑inch New York‑style pizzas with premium UK and Italian ingredients, we’re looking for a solid Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead the day‑to‑day running of our kitchen at House of Social, Manchester. This is a leadership position for someone who wants responsibility, progression and the opportunity to become a key part of Dough Religion as the brand scales.Kitchen Manager / Head ChefLead the kitchen team in prep and service, set the pace and ensure standards.Guarantee food quality and consistency – every pizza, dough, side and menu item follows agreed specs and presentation standards.Manage ordering, stock levels and supplier communication while keeping waste under control.Complete accurate stock takes and support control of waste, usage, GP and efficiency.Maintain recipe specs, prep sheets, labelling, allergen information and kitchen documents.Provide weekly reports on stock, waste, team issues, training needs, supplier problems and operational wins.Support rota planning by flagging staffing needs, holiday cover, skill gaps and pressure points.Coach, train and manage the kitchen team, including performance, conduct and accountability.Assist in recruiting, trialing, onboarding and developing new team members as the site and brand grow.Maintain food safety, cleaning, date labelling, allergen and hygiene standards at all times.Report directly to the Group Chef with clear updates,



solutions and accountability.Qualifications & ExperienceExperience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up.Calm, organised and confident leading a team in a busy kitchen.True operator who understands ordering, stock control, prep planning, specs and consistency.Leader who can hold standards without creating drama and can get the best out of people.Comfortable taking ownership, making sensible decisions and communicating early when support is needed.Experienced chef who cares about food quality, speed, cleanliness and customer experience in equal measure.DesirablePizza, dough, bakery or high‑volume casual dining experience.Experience in food halls, delivery‑heavy sites, quick‑service kitchens or fast‑paced branded concepts.Confidence using stock, ordering, EPOS or kitchen management systems.Previous involvement in recruitment, training, probation reviews or team development.Personal CharacteristicsAmbitious individual who wants progression and is excited by the chance to grow with a brand.Strong organisational skills and attention to detail with rotas, stock control and kitchen admin.Calm, motivated and hands‑on leader who thrives under pressure.Flexible to work evenings, weekends,



and occasional off‑site events.Strong team player with a passion for working with people and customers.Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.High personal standards and attention to detail.Highly self‑motivated and flexible.BenefitsTraining & Development:Full training on Dough Religion dough process, pizza standards, specs and kitchen systems.Accountability:Leadership role with autonomy and direct support from the Group Chef.Growth:Opportunity to work inside a growing Manchester food brand with strong progression potential.Holidays:28 days paid holiday (including England & Wales bank holidays), pro‑rata based on hours worked.Perkbox:Access to a Perkbox account to choose lifestyle perks such as cinema tickets, supermarket savings, discounted days out, daily coffee, or a summer holiday.Royal London Pension:Company contributes 3% of salary to pension pot plus 5% employee contribution.Parties & Events:Company hosts annual parties and events to reward high standards and celebrate success.Recognition Programmes:Employee of the month vouchers, community champion, experience awards, golden buzzer awards, work anniversaries etc.Career Development:Structured induction and learning & development programme delivering Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum training & recognition schemes.24/7 Employee Assistance:Confidential service offering support and guidance for personal or work‑related issues.ImportantAll offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. Therefore, if you require sponsorship, we will not be able to progress your application further.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Kitchen Manager / Head Chef - £35,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Dough Religion
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