Edgbaston Priory Club are seeking an experienced, highly creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen at our premium private members Club. This is a hands-on role, working on the line and delivering consistently high-quality food across a diverse offering from daytime café menus to refined, high-end fine dining, hospitality and events.
This role offers the successful candidate full ownership of the Clubs culinary direction. We are looking for a Head Chef who is passionate about creating beautiful, homemade food, working with high-quality, sustainably sourced produce and leading a kitchen where quality and sustainability truly matter.
You will have a strong passion for high-quality food and hands-on menu development, with the opportunity to launch and lead an elevated fine-dining concept, as well as create and develop lunch clubs and member-led dining experiences. While standards and expectations are high, the role offers significant creative freedom and the chance to make a real impact.
Benefits
Free use of our top tier sports facilities, including pools and fitness suite
28 days annual leave, plus additional annual leave for your birthday and length of service
Exclusive discounts on merchandise, treatments, courses and access to reward gateway
Regular social events throughout the year
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Professional development opportunities
Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and motivate the kitchen brigade, fostering teamwork and professionalism
Work on the line day-to-day, setting standards by example
Create, develop, and regularly refresh seasonal menus with full creative input
Deliver consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation and quality
Oversee smooth kitchen operations across all service periods
Control food costs, ordering, stock management, and supplier relationships
Manage rotas, staff training, development, and performance reviews
Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations (HACCP)
Work closely with club management to deliver events, functions, and special occasions
Handle member feedback professionally and constructively
Skills & Experience
Minimum 5 years experience in a senior kitchen role (Head Chef or strong Senior Sous ready to step up)
Background in high-quality hospitality, from casual to fine dining
Strong leadership skills with experience running a kitchen independently
Highly creative with a passion for developing new ideas and menus
Excellent culinary knowledge and technical ability
Proven experience with menu costing, budgeting, and GP control
Calm and organised under pressure in a member-focused environment
Culinary qualifications preferred
Food Safety certification required
Personal Attributes:
Passionate about food and service excellence
Creative, motivated and quality-driven
Professional, reliable and adaptable
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
About Us
Edgbaston Priory Club is a premier racquets and lifestyle members club set within 14 acres of beautiful grounds in the heart of Birmingham. We are also a proud tournament venue, hosting the Lexus Birmingham Open and the British Junior Open Squash Championships.
Our vision is to be the best member-led racquets and fitness club, delivering excellence and connection both on and off the court. Our values are Excellence, Community and Inclusivity and we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences across every aspect of Club life - sport, fitness, social and leisure.
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