Head Chef – New Opening (City Centre, Birmingham)
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum (final package dependent on experience)
Hours: Approx. 48 hours per week | Structured rota (4 on / 4 off)
Opening: New Year 2026 (planning phase)
We are beginning conversations with exceptional Head Chefs ahead of the opening of a new, high-end city-centre restaurant launching in Birmingham in the new year.
This will be a produce-led, modern restaurant focused on outstanding ingredients, confident flavours, and visually striking plates — designed to sit comfortably among the UK’s most exciting contemporary dining destinations.
The concept is food-first, design-conscious, and built for today’s dining audience: refined but relaxed service, strong visual identity, and a kitchen culture driven by pride, professionalism, and consistency.
At this stage, we are quietly speaking with the right people, rather than running a rushed recruitment process.
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The Role
As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen operation and play a key role in shaping the opening from the ground up.
You will be responsible for:
* Leading kitchen service across breakfast, lunch, and dinner
* Designing seasonal, ingredient-led menus with strong visual appeal
* Building, training, and motivating a high-performing brigade
* Delivering consistency, pace, and quality at all times
* Managing food costs, stock control, and supplier relationships
* Upholding exemplary food safety and operational standards
* Working closely with senior management throughout the opening phase
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a chef who enjoys both creativity and structure in a high-profile city-centre setting.
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About You
* Proven experience as a Head Chef, or a Senior Sous ready for their first Head Chef role
* Background in modern, quality-led restaurants or ambitious food concepts
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Confident with menu development, GP control, and kitchen systems
* Passionate about produce, presentation, and detail
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
* Right to work in the UK
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What’s on Offer
* Circa £50,000 salary, dependent on experience
* Structured 4 on / 4 off working pattern
* Significant creative freedom within a clear concept
* Opportunity to lead a flagship opening
* Long-term progression as further sites launch
* Supportive, food-driven leadership team
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Next Steps
If you’re a Head Chef — or a Senior Sous ready to step up — and would like to explore a high-quality Birmingham opening with strong backing and long-term potential, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.
CVs and expressions of interest can be shared to discuss further.