Head Chef

Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre; Park Central; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead our Kitchen team, shaping the kitchen function and driving excellence across six sites and major conference/banqueting operations.

You will oversee menu development, stock control, allergen compliance, and health & safety while coaching staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences. A senior chef background in hotel or banqueting is essential.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior chef operational experience in hotel or conference and banqueting.
• Proven ability to lead a multi-site kitchen operation.
• Strong knowledge of allergen compliance and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear kitchen strategy linked to KPIs.
• Coach and develop kitchen team across multiple sites.
• Forecast revenues and manage costs, including GP targets.
• Oversee stock control and wastage reduction.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and guest-focused service.
• Lead menu development balancing GP targets with guest expectations.

Skills

Senior chef experience

Leadership

Allergen awareness

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.