Head Chef

We are looking for a hardworking and talented Head Chef to lead our Kitchen team at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC). Located in the leafy Cannon Hill Park in Birmingham, MAC offers a range of catering and hospitality across the business, including; our restaurant, bar and event catering. Our Head Chef role offers a great work-life balance with a 37.5 hour week spread across 5 days and with 33 days of holiday per year. Below you can find a full job description and person specification.Job DescriptionJob PurposeLead the day-to-day planning and delivery of an excellent catering and hospitality offer across all areas of the business. Coach and train the team to deliver consistently excellent standards of service whilst remaining compliant with all legal requirements. To lead on stock control and contribute to effective staff rostering. Deputise for the Head of Catering Operations when required.OperationalLead daily kitchen operations from the pass, ensuring consistent delivery of food to a high standard whilst maintaining excellent cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen and all back-of-house areas.Develop fully costed, menus aligned with MAC''s vision, values, and food strategy. Ensure they remain profitable and include clear allergen, dietary and preparation information for all dishes.Oversee timely and efficient ordering and management of all required stock, including non-kitchen items, ensuring full menu availability while minimising wastage.Manage staff scheduling to ..... full job details .....