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Head Chef Japanese-Inspired Kitchen Birmingham City Centre - £50,000 package
Were looking for a passionate Head Chef to take the lead in our clients vibrant, Japanese-Inspired open-kitchen restaurant.
Why Join our clients business as head chef?
This is your chance to run an exciting, guest-facing kitchen and showcase your skills in Japanese-inspired cuisine. Youll enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, and tips plus the freedom to develop your team and shape the kitchen culture.
Salary: £38,000 £40,000 per year
Bonus: £6,000 annual performance bonus
Plus: Share of tips
Contracted hours 48 but lets be honest as a driven Head Chef youll do a few more but nothing crazy; gone are the days of 55 hours plus.
As Head Chef, youll be the driving force behind the kitchen bringing bold flavours to life and leading a talented team. You will:
- Champion Authenticity Craft dishes inspired by Japanese cuisine, with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and bold flavours.
- Lead the Kitchen Recruit, train, and inspire your team to deliver consistently high standards, even in the busiest service.
- Cook with Fire Showcase your wok skills and East Asian cooking techniques to produce vibrant, high-quality dishes at pace.
- Manage Operations Write rotas to budget, maintain immaculate kitchen standards, and ensure food safety compliance.
- Control Stock & Costs Order efficiently, monitor waste, and keep GP targets on track.
- Collaborate with Front of House Work as one team to create a seamless, memorable experience for every guest.
Wed love to hear from you if you are:
- Experienced in Asian Cuisine Skilled in Japanese or East Asian cooking and confident with wok techniques.
- Passionate About Food Obsessed with flavour, presentation, and bringing creativity to every dish.
- Organised & Calm Under Pressure Able to lead a busy kitchen while keeping standards high.
- Commercially Savvy Confident in managing food and labour costs to deliver profitability.
- A Natural Leader You inspire and motivate your team through respect, energy, and genuine hospitality.
