Head Chef - Birmingham Head Chef - Prestigious Corporate Setting Restaurant Associates | Compass Group Are you a passionate, creative Head Chef with a flair for delivering exceptional hospitality? Join Restaurant Associates, Compass Group's premium hospitality brand, and lead a culinary team serving outstanding fine dining and staff restaurant experiences in a prestigious corporate environment. Position Overview We are looking for an accomplished and innovative Head Chef to lead our kitchen in a flagship corporate location. This is your opportunity to elevate workplace dining with refined, seasonal menus that blend creativity, quality, and impeccable presentation. Key Responsibilities Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring excellence in food quality, consistency, and service Create and deliver exceptional seasonal menus for both fine dining hospitality events and the high-quality staff restaurant Inspire, train, and manage a talented team of chefs and kitchen professionals Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety compliance Manage food costs and kitchen budgets effectively to support business targets Work closely with front-of-house teams to deliver a seamless guest experience Keep menus and offerings fresh and exciting by staying in tune with culinary trends Qualifications Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior culinary role, ideally within fine dining or premium corporate hospitality Strong leadership and communication skills with a passion for team development Excellent culinary skills with a keen eye for detail and presentation In-depth knowledge of health and safety and food hygiene regulations Confident in managing budgets and controlling food costs effectively Why Join Restaurant Associates At Restaurant Associates, we redefine workplace hospitality. As part of the Compass Group, you will benefit from: Competitive salary with bonus opportunities Medicash healthcare plan supporting your physical and mental wellbeing Perks at Work with exclusive discounts and cashback at major retailers Complimentary meals on shift Access to Compass Group's award-winning Culinary Academy for professional development Clear career progression across Compass Group's premium brands Pension scheme Family-friendly policies and flexible working options Recognition and reward schemes to celebrate your achievements