Head Chef in Birmingham

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.

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.

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

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

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.