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On-site in Perry Barr·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 6 Nov)
Our summary
- Salary
- £34,000 a year
About £2,330 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- On-site, Perry Barr
- Contract
- Full-time
- Experience
- Senior level
- Closing date
- Apply by Friday 18 December
Skills
Elior UK is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Perry Barr.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-volume hospitality, events, stadia, or contract catering environment
Strong leadership skills with experience developing and managing teams
Proven ability to create high-quality, commercially successful food offers
Strong understanding of food GP, labour management, stock control, and budgeting
Sound knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP, and allergen management
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ability to perform under pressure and deliver across multiple service areas
Flexible approach to evenings, weekends, and event days
Passion for food, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Salary: £34,000 Per Year | £17.39 Per Hour
The role
As a Head Chef, you'll lead the kitchen operation at Alexander Stadium, delivering high-quality food across matchdays, events, conferences, hospitality, and retail catering. Combining strong leadership with commercial awareness, you'll drive food quality, team performance, and operational success.
What you'll do
Lead, develop, and inspire the kitchen team
Create innovative, commercially successful menus and food concepts
Oversee all kitchen operations across matchdays, events, hospitality, and conferences
Manage stock, ordering, suppliers, labour, food costs, and wastage
Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction
Drive profitability while maintaining budget controls and GP targets
Maintain compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, allergen, COSHH, and Health & Safety requirements
Build strong relationships with operational teams, clients, and stakeholders
How you'll work
Working Pattern: 5 Days Out Of 7 | 37.5 Hours Per Week
Hiring process
3 steps1 interviewa task to do
Application
Screening Phone Call · Phone call
Interview
Interview with questions based on Behavioural Competencies and the People Promise; candidates receive a hints and tips sheet.
Financial Questions
Not every role
For some management roles, questions evaluating financial acumen such as stock control, GP optimisation, system and labour management, and menu management.
Offer Process · Phone call
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- The employer states it may call candidates whose skillset matches the role or other vacant roles.
- Candidates can request support or adjustments during the application process.
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