Head Chef

Brunning & Price; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A family of pubs is seeking an experienced Head Chef for their Birmingham location. The role includes menu development and kitchen management in a dynamic, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional culinary skills, strong leadership qualities, and a passion for food. The package includes a salary up to £58,000 per year, free meals on shift, discounts, and various wellbeing initiatives. Join a company that values individuality and a commitment to quality dining.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount for friends and family

NEST pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Referral bonus of £1,000

Flexible pay with Wagestream

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience as a head chef, chef manager, kitchen manager, or senior sous chef in a busy, fresh food environment.
• Ability to manage stock, GPs, and labor controls effectively.
• Confidence in leading teams and creating an inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal menus in collaboration with Executive Chefs.
• Drive food culture and ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Work closely with the pub manager to enhance business performance.

Skills

Culinary skills

Kitchen management

Business acumen

Leadership

Job description

Are you passionate with a commitment to providing a high-quality dining experience? The Physician isseekingan experienced and talented Head Chef to join our culinary team.As the Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in menu development, kitchen management, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation.We are seeking an individual who shares our love for food, embraces creativity, and has exceptional culinary skills.

The Physician was once known as the BMI building and used to house the vast 'Sampson Gangee Library for the History of Medicine'.The building oozes historical grandeur; it's high ceilings and large sash windows create beautiful rooms of all shapes and sizes which lend themselves perfectly to becoming a beautiful pub.

Our passion lies in finding quality fresh ingredients and preparing, cooking and presenting them in a modern but unpretentious way. Our menus have a spine of classic British dishes complemented by more exotic influences from other parts of the world

And there'splenty more in it for you :

Your Bread and Butter

• Package up to £58,000 per yearincluding TRONC andprofit share paid monthly based on your pub’s performance

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including wagamama.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Protection for your family with life assurance.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tapsaving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducingnew Managers or Chefsto the company.
• Wagestream - use flexiblepay to choose when to get paid.

Your Wellbeing – it’simportant to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self-awareness and soft skills.
• Regular days out and events around fresh seasonal produce.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with B&P.

About you...

Our kitchens are dynamic, fast paced, and high volume so you will have experience of being a head chef, chef manager, kitchen manager or senior sous chef in a busy, premium fresh food environment. You will be responsible for the food culture within your pub, working closely with the pub manager to drive the business forward, helping to formulate seasonal menus with our Executive Chefs. We are looking for a confident leader who will nurture their team and create an inclusive and supportive environment. You’ll also need excellent business acumen to manage a well-run kitchen, keeping on top of your stock, GPs and labour controls.

About Brunning and Price...

• A family of 79 pubs and still growing!
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably, and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers #bandplife

Are you ready to be part of a family where you can genuinely contribute to the food culture? Then make your next career move a Head Chef position with Brunning and Price. Apply now!