Head Chef

Restaurant Associates UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead a culinary team in a prestigious corporate setting. This role offers the opportunity to create refined seasonal menus and elevate workplace dining experiences. With a focus on quality and creativity, you will manage kitchen operations, inspire your team, and ensure exceptional service standards. Join a company that values innovation and offers clear career progression, competitive salary, and numerous perks to support your professional development and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities

Medicash healthcare plan

Perks at Work discounts

Complimentary meals on shift

Access to Culinary Academy

Clear career progression

Pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working options

Recognition and reward schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior culinary role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a passion for team development.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety and food hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring excellence in food quality.
• Create and deliver exceptional seasonal menus for fine dining.
• Inspire and manage a talented team of chefs and kitchen professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Budget Management

Communication

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Safety Certification

Job description

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Head Chef – Prestigious Corporate Setting Restaurant Associates | Compass Group

Are you a passionate, creative Head Chef with a flair for delivering exceptional hospitality? Join Restaurant Associates, Compass Group’s premium hospitality brand, and lead a culinary team serving outstanding fine dining and staff restaurant experiences in a prestigious corporate environment.

Position Overview We are looking for an accomplished and innovative Head Chef to lead our kitchen in a flagship corporate location. This is your opportunity to elevate workplace dining with refined, seasonal menus that blend creativity, quality, and impeccable presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring excellence in food quality, consistency, and service
• Create and deliver exceptional seasonal menus for both fine dining hospitality events and the high-quality staff restaurant
• Inspire, train, and manage a talented team of chefs and kitchen professionals
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety compliance
• Manage food costs and kitchen budgets effectively to support business targets
• Work closely with front-of-house teams to deliver a seamless guest experience
• Keep menus and offerings fresh and exciting by staying in tune with culinary trends
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior culinary role, ideally within fine dining or premium corporate hospitality
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a passion for team development
• Excellent culinary skills with a keen eye for detail and presentation
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety and food hygiene regulations
• Confident in managing budgets and controlling food costs effectively
  
  
  

Why Join Restaurant Associates

At Restaurant Associates, we redefine workplace hospitality. As part of the Compass Group, you will benefit from:

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
• Medicash healthcare plan supporting your physical and mental wellbeing
• Perks at Work with exclusive discounts and cashback at major retailers
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Access to Compass Group’s award-winning Culinary Academy for professional development
• Clear career progression across Compass Group’s premium brands
• Pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working options
• Recognition and reward schemes to celebrate your achievements

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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