Hospitality jobs in Manchester

Manchester employers hire across the full range — chefs and kitchen porters, waiting and bar staff, baristas, hotel reception and housekeeping, plus supervisor and management roles. The Northern Quarter and Ancoats are strongest for independent restaurants and bars, while Spinningfields and Deansgate concentrate hotel and high-volume venue work.

It depends on the role. Entry-level hourly positions such as bar and waiting staff typically start around the National Living Wage, with tips and service charge lifting front-of-house earnings, while chefs, supervisors and managers are salaried and paid more with experience. Wages are shown on a listing wherever the employer provides them.

The Northern Quarter and Ancoats hold the densest cluster of independent restaurants, cafés and bars, while Spinningfields, Deansgate and the city centre carry the larger hotels and event venues. The map on this page shows where roles are open right now.

Often not. Many bar, waiting, barista and kitchen-porter roles are open to first-timers with training provided, while chef, supervisor and management jobs usually ask for prior experience. The listing states the requirements.

Yes. Alongside full-time roles, Manchester's bars, restaurants and hotels regularly hire part-time and flexible staff, and the arena and conference trade creates seasonal peaks around major events.