Executive Head Chef

Executive Head Chef – Birmingham – £70,000 – £80,000 plus bonus – New Restaurant Opening 

Tonic are proud to be assisting in the search for an Executive Head Chef to lead the brigade in all aspects of culinary and kitchen management for what promises to be the restaurant opening of the year in Birmingham. This restaurant will serve amazing food to big numbers – we are looking for an Executive Head Chef who can drive the whole BOH operation to deliver on both. 

What’s in it for the successful Executive Head Chef? 

• Basic salary £70,000 – £80,000 plus KPI led bonus of up to 10% of salary 
• You will have complete autonomy over all culinary decisions including menu changes (in line with brand standards) 
• Incredible company culture 
• Free healthy and delicious meals on shift 
• Enhanced pension 
• Healthcare 
• Opportunities to continue your learning and career development 
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline and the opportunity to have 6 hourly sessions with a trained Counsellor for free
• Access to WeCare – a solution designed to support your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing. You will have access to 24/7 UK-based online GP appointments, mental health counselling, a get-fit programme, legal and financial guidance plus much more

What qualities and experience are we looking for in the successful Executive Head Chef? 

• You must have held a Head Chef or Executive Head chef role previously up to a minimum of 2 rosettes for at least 5 years 
• You must be able to demonstrate loyalty in your career to date 
• This is a hands-on role, you will want to get on the line and in this kitchen with your brigade – this is not a ‘pen pushing’ Exec Role! 
• You must be extremely passionate about the industry, about all things food, and most of all about people – your team and your guests