Head Chef

Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre is recruiting a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team across six sites and extensive conference and banqueting operations. You will shape the kitchen strategy, drive GP targets, and ensure exceptional guest dining experiences.

We seek a senior chef with hotel or banqueting leadership, allergen compliance expertise, and a proven ability to develop talent. The role offers a dynamic, collaborative environment and opportunities to influence menus and standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior chef experience in hotel or conference/banqueting.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume operations and meet GP targets.
• Strong knowledge of allergen compliance and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate kitchen strategy aligned with KPIs.
• Lead multi-site kitchen operations across six sites.
• Forecast revenues and costs; take corrective actions.
• Oversee menu updates balancing GP targets and guest expectations.
• Coach and develop kitchen team; foster a thriving culture.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and stock control.
• Support day-to-day staff queries.

Skills

Senior chef experience

Hotel banqueting experience

Allergen compliance

Leadership

Job description

We’re proud to be a certifiedB Corp– one of only seven hotels/hotel groups in the UK to earn this prestigious accreditation. This means we’re part of a global community of businesses committed to using profits and purpose to make a positive impact on people and the planet. If you want to be part of a team that values sustainability, inclusivity and meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking a talented and passionate Head Chef to lead our Kitchen team. You will be responsible for shaping and leading the Kitchen function, driving excellence in our food offerings and contributing to the overall ambitions of the hotel.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and communicate a clear strategy for the kitchen team and food service, linking objectives directly to KPIs.
• Measure and manage team performance across a multi-site environment, ensuring consistent delivery of high standards.
• Ensure each outlet meets and exceeds the Hotel’s Food GP targets.
• Forecast weekly revenues and costs, taking timely corrective action where necessary.
• Update and create menus that balance GP targets with guest expectations.
• Oversee multi-unit food service delivery across six sites/buildings, including significant conference and banqueting operations.
• Lead the kitchen team in preparing high-quality food for service.
• Monitor and control stock levels, minimising wastage and recording/reporting according to agreed procedures.
• Ensure food storage, preparation, and delivery comply with hotel standards and statutory health and safety requirements.
• Coach, develop and upskill kitchen team members, creating a culture where everyone can thrive.
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment for all kitchen staff.
• Handle day-to-day staff queries effectively and professionally.

About You:

You will have substantial senior chef operational experience, ideally within a hotel or conference and banqueting environment, with a proven record of development and progression. Experience managing high-volume conference and banqueting operations is essential, alongside a thorough understanding of allergen compliance and food safety regulations. You should possess excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrate leadership capabilities, and have a genuine commitment to putting the guest at the heart of everything you do.

The Hotel reserves the right to close the vacancy early, should suitable applicants be found.

Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and applicants will be shortlisted and recruited on the sole basis of their relevant skills, experience and qualifications. If you have a disability and require any adjustment to be made to the recruitment process in order for you to participate, please contact [e-mail] or call the People & Culture Team on 0121 414 8927.