Manager (Episode 7264)

The Manager ran a bar in Manchester where Peter Barlow and Leanne Battersby went for lunch one afternoon in February 2010.

With the pair excitedly discussing Simon's future at Oakhill School, the manager approached them, apologised for the delay with their food and offered them more bread and water as he explained that the chef was rather a perfectionist.

After he entered the kitchen, the chef promptly ushered the manager back into the bar area and lambasted him for suggesting that he put a "slow roasted" lamb dish in the microwave. Peter and Leanne were surprised to see that the chef was none other than Ciaran McCarthy.

Eager to catch up with his old friend Peter, Ciaran ordered the man to bring another round of drinks to the table, relinquished his chef's hat and informed the surprised manager that he had resigned with immediate effect.