Lecturer in Culinary Arts Management (HE) – Full Time – Birmingham

Catering; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working opportunities

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

On-site gym

Salary sacrifice schemes

Cycle scheme

Job summary

University College Birmingham seeks a Lecturer in Culinary Arts Management (HE) to join the College of Food teaching team. The role involves delivering high-quality practical and theoretical modules across Culinary Arts, with emphasis on inclusive education and student progression.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree and have industry experience in Food/Hospitality/Culinary sectors, with HE teaching experience preferred. Hybrid working and a strong benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Industry experience across Food, Hospitality, and Culinary sectors.
• HE teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach practical and theory subjects across Culinary Arts and Hospitality.
• Provide outstanding pastoral support and tutorage to diverse student cohorts.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and student progression.

Skills

Teaching

HE Experience

Industry Experience

Pastoral Support

Education

Degree qualification

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Culinary Arts Management (HE)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £38,784 – £43,482 per annum – AC2

Job type: Full time, permanent x 1 / Full time, fixed term up to 12 months x 1

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role

University College Birmingham is looking to recruit a Lecturer in Culinary Arts Management (HE) to join the growing and exciting College of Food, to be part of the teaching team delivering high quality, inspiring, and inclusive programmes across their portfolio of courses.

The ideal candidate will be degree qualified, have industry experience across the Food, Hospitality, and Culinary sectors, and preferably have sustained teaching experience within the HE field. The role will require you to teach practical and theory subjects in areas such as:

• Professional Cookery Skills / Culinary Arts
• International Gastronomy
• Kitchen & Restaurant Operations
• Patisserie & Confectionary
• Food Product Development
• Molecular Gastronomy

In addition the successful candidate will provide outstanding pastoral support and tutorage to diverse and ambitious student cohorts.

If you want to work in The College of Food, be part of a proactive team, guide the next generation of Culinary professionals, and contribute to the growth and success of the iconic and world-renowned institution.

Benefits

• Generous allocation of annual leave
• 38 days’ paid leave per year
• 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employer Contributions
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date – Sunday 30th August 2026.

Interview Date – Friday 11th September 2026.

Candidates with experience of: Lecturer, Culinary Arts Lecturer, Culinary Arts Management Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, University Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, College Lecturer, Senior Academic Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role.

Salary: £38784 – £43482/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (County)