Head Chef - Contract Role - Mon - Fri - £30-34k

Tonic are looking for an Executive Head Chef to work at one of our clients contract catering sites in Birmingham city centre. Our client is a contract catering company, producing and serving fresh, seasonal food to a very high standard.

You will be working in the kitchen preparing, cooking and overseeing the food for 300 at the staff restaurant as well as up to 60-80 delegates per day in hospitality. Hospitality catering consists of working lunches, buffets and fine dining to a very high standard (3 ROSETTE / 1 MICHELIN STAR EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL). 

As Head Chef you will;

• Be a responsible, dedicated and strong leader with the ability to manage of brigade of talented chefs 
• Have the ability to train and develop your team 
• Deliver consistent food, following brand standards, also adding additional flair to the conference and banqueting offerings
• Have fresh and current menu ideas 
• Have extensive experience in kitchen financial management

Why this job? 

• Working hours are some of the best you’ll find in catering (7am-3:30pm , Mon-Fri) 
• Unlike the majority of contract catering roles, here you will still be able to 'stretch your culinary legs' and cook modern, food with real flair 
• Pay rates are extremely competitive
• Working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Enhanced pension scheme for all employees
• Life assurance scheme for all employees

This is a permanent position, working 5 days per week MON - FRI, 7am to 3.30pm. A degree of flexibility is required due to the nature of the position and to cater for any requirements of the site.