Head Chef – Brunch Café (Daytime Hours)
Birmingham
Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)
Daytime hours – no late nights
We’re an established, fast-paced brunch café in Birmingham looking for a strong Head Chef to lead our kitchen.
This is a hands-on role in a busy service environment focused on high-quality brunch dishes, consistency, and speed.
What you’ll be doing:
- Running a busy brunch service (breakfast + lunch)
- Leading a small kitchen team
- Ensuring consistency across dishes (eggs, toast, grills, etc.)
- Managing prep, stock, and ordering
- Maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards
- Supporting menu improvements and seasonal updates
What we’re looking for:
- Strong experience
- Confident with high-volume service
- Solid breakfast/brunch experience (eggs, timing, plating)
- Organised, clean, and calm under pressure
- Good understanding of allergens & food safety (SFBB)
- Leadership mindset – ready to take ownership of a kitchen
What we offer:
- Competitive salary up to £40K
- Daytime hours (great work-life balance)
- Opportunity to step into a Head Chef role
- Supportive working environment
- Input into menu and kitchen development
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
