Job Introduction
Head Chef - Birmingham
Monday - Friday role!
£30,000 per annum
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.
Key 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
About You
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
Additional Information
A trade test will be required as part of the recruitment process
If you’re a motivated Head Chef looking for a stable, weekday-only role with responsibility and creative input, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering
At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, 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.
We're people-powered at Eurest