Head Chef

Susan Hamilton Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the catering sector is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen in Birmingham City Centre. This role involves managing a dedicated team, creating seasonal menus, and ensuring exceptional food quality for both staff dining and hospitality events. With a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and modern culinary trends, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant environment. If you have a strong leadership background and a love for culinary excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven work history as a Head Chef in a similar environment.
• Experience in B&I contract catering is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen and all food production.
• Lead and motivate a small team to deliver high-quality dishes.

Skills

Team Leadership

Menu Development

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Job description

Head Chef, B&I, Birmingham City Centre, £36k

We have a great opportunity for a motivational and passionate Head Chef to join the team at this site based in Birmingham City Centre.

The kitchen provides the catering for both staff dining and hospitality. All food produced is fresh and seasonal, based on modern trends and concepts.

In this role, you will be
* Fully responsible for the running of the kitchen and all food produced
* Leading, guiding and motivating a small settled team
* Develop and execute seasonal menus for both fine dining hospitality events and the staff restaurant
* Work alongside the Catering Manager to develop the food offer and business

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

What we are looking for:

* A Head Chef with a proven work history
* Experience within B&I contract catering ideally
* A genuine passion for food, ingredients and customer service
* Financially astute and able to manage a budget and costs
* A strong leader with a proven ability to develop, inspire and motivate a team
* Excellent communication and organizational skills
* Self-motivation, innovation and flexibility

Please note, there is no parking onsite

Interested? Then apply immediately

*All candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK at the time of application

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