Head Chef

Restaurant Associates UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative and passionate Head Chef to lead a dynamic culinary team in a prestigious corporate environment. This role offers the opportunity to curate refined, seasonal menus that elevate workplace dining experiences. You will inspire and train a talented team while ensuring exceptional service and food quality. Join a company that prioritizes exceptional hospitality and offers a competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare, and clear career advancement opportunities. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the culinary world, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medicash healthcare plan

Exclusive discounts and cashback

Complimentary meals during shifts

Access to Culinary Academy

Pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Recognition and reward schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior culinary position.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations ensuring food quality and service.
• Develop seasonal menus for fine dining and staff restaurant.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Knowledge

Budget Management

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Safety Certification

Job description

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£36000

Are you a creative and passionate Head Chef with a commitment to exceptional hospitality? Join Restaurant Associates, Compass Group’s premium hospitality brand, and lead a dynamic culinary team in a prestigious corporate environment, offering exceptional fine dining and staff restaurant experiences.

We’re seeking a skilled and innovative Head Chef to oversee our kitchen operations in a flagship corporate location. This is a unique opportunity to elevate workplace dining by curating refined, seasonal menus that balance creativity, quality, and flawless presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and exceptional service.
• Develop and execute seasonal menus for both fine dining hospitality events and the staff restaurant.
• Inspire, train, and lead a talented team of chefs and kitchen professionals.
• Maintain rigorous standards of food hygiene, health, and safety compliance.
• Efficiently manage food costs and kitchen budgets to align with business goals.
• Collaborate with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless and memorable guest experience.
• Keep menus fresh and innovative by staying up-to-date with culinary trends and customer preferences.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior culinary position, ideally in fine dining or premium corporate hospitality.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Exceptional culinary skills with attention to detail in food presentation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, health regulations, and hygiene standards.
• Confidence in managing budgets and controlling food costs to maximize efficiency.
  
  
  

Why Join Restaurant Associates?

At Restaurant Associates, we are redefining workplace hospitality. As part of Compass Group, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Medicash healthcare plan to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Exclusive discounts and cashback through Perks at Work.
• Complimentary meals during your shifts.
• Access to Compass Group’s renowned Culinary Academy for ongoing professional development.
• Clear opportunities for career advancement 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

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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