Chef - South Birmingham

Blue Arrow; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced chef to assist in managing a kitchen team in Solihull. This role includes menu preparation, stock management, and supervision of junior chefs. The ideal candidate will have food hygiene certification, restaurant experience, and strong organizational skills. Work hours are Wednesday to Sunday with competitive weekly pay.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Disability Confident Employer

Qualifications

• Food hygiene level 2 or above is required.
• Previous experience in a restaurant kitchen is essential.
• Ability to lead a team and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily management of the kitchen team.
• Aid with menu preparation and ensure quality standards.
• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence.
• Manage stock and coordinate ordering.
• Supervise food preparation and presentation.
• Handle carvery service on Sundays.

Skills

Food hygiene level 2 or above

Food allergens knowledge

Previous restaurant experience

Strong organisational skills

Knowledge of current food safety regulations

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated

Customer service skills

Job description

Blue Arrow are recruiting for an experienced chef to work with our client on an ongoing basis in the south Birmingham area.

Working alongside the Head Chef, your role will be to:

• Assist in the daily management of the kitchen team
• Aid with menu preparation ensuring quality and freshness standards are met
• Stock management and ordering
• Lead the kitchen team in the absence of the Head chef
• Guide and develop junior chefs
• Supervise all food preparation and presentation to ensure highest quality and restaurant standards
• Keeping detailed records of wastage, temperature checks, stock levels
• Coordinate with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing
• Running the carvery service on Sundays.

Skills you will need:

• Food hygiene level 2 or above
• Food allergens
• Previous restaurant experience
• Strong organisational skills
• Knowledge of current food safety regulations,
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self motivated
• Customer service skills.

Hours of work:

• Wednesday to Saturday 11am-7pm
• Sunday 9am-5pm

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.