DBS Head Chef - Mon To Fri

HR-CL Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Daytime hours

Job summary

HR-CL Limited in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchens across sites in and around Birmingham. You will run the kitchen at each location, uphold standards, and provide dependable cover for absences, handovers and busy periods. Monday to Friday, daytime hours with evenings and weekends free.

You'll manage menu and food safety, train staff, and ensure allergen management. DBS check required, driving licence, and Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Full UK driving licence and your own vehicle for travelling between sites.
• Enhanced DBS check required (or a current certificate on the update service).
• Full understanding of allergens and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook high-quality meals to a consistent standard.
• Lead and support kitchen teams at each site.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Settle quickly into new kitchens and teams.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Driving licence

DBS check

Allergen management

Food hygiene level 2

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Experienced Head Chef needed for ongoing Monday to Friday daytime shifts across sites in and around Birmingham, paying £16-£20 per hour.

About the role

We're looking for a reliable, experienced Head Chef to lead kitchens across a range of sites in and around Birmingham. You'll run the kitchen at each location, keep standards consistent, and provide dependable cover for absences, handovers and busy periods. Shifts are ongoing, so you'll have steady work and a settled weekday pattern, with your evenings and weekends free.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook high-quality meals to a consistent standard
• Lead and support kitchen teams at each site
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and allergen management
• Settle quickly into new kitchens and teams

About you

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef
• Full UK driving licence and your own vehicle, as you'll be travelling between sites
• Enhanced DBS check required (or a current certificate on the update service)
• Full understanding of allergens and dietary requirements
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (Level 3 preferred)
• Self-sufficient and adaptable to new environments

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £16-£20, based on experience
• Ongoing shifts with consistent work
• Monday to Friday
• Daytime hours only
• Weekly pay plus holiday pay

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