Head Chef

Eurest UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace catering company is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchen operations in Birmingham. This Monday-Friday role focuses on menu planning, allergen safety, and staff training, ensuring high food quality. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a senior kitchen role and skills in pastry production. The position offers a great work-life balance and creative input in menu development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Head Chef or similar senior kitchen role.
• Skilled across all areas of food production, including pastry and baking.
• Computer literate with experience using ordering and menu systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and produce menus in line with requirements.
• Ensure allergen safety and staff training.
• Complete daily food production and wastage sheets.
• Maintain cleanliness according to schedule.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Compass ordering and menu systems

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen operation in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and organised chef looking for a great work-life balance in a Monday-Friday role.

Responsibilities

• Planning and production of all menus in line with Compass requirements
• Full responsibility for allergen safety and staff training
• Use of Compass ordering and menu systems
• Ownership and completion of the Food Safety Log Book
• Completion of all daily food production and wastage sheets
• Delivery checks, stock storage, and correct stock rotation
• Regular stock taking
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in line with the cleaning schedule, including role-specific equipment
• Working closely with the Unit Manager to ensure full compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years\' experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Skilled across all areas of food production, including pastry and baking
• Computer literate with experience using ordering and menu systems
• Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail
• Creative, consistent, and calm under pressure
• Able to deliver high standards of food consistently

If you\'re a motivated Head Chef looking for a stable, weekday-only role with responsibility and creative input, we would love to hear from you.

About Eurest

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering. Eurest, the experts in workplace catering, operates in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day helps to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds, and motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.