Head Chef
Midlands Arts Centre Closing date: Sat, 01 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced, passionate and talented Head Chef to lead the Kitchen team at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC). This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a varied food and hospitality operation in a unique arts venue, offering an excellent work-life balance with a 37.5-hour week and 33 days' annual leave. The rate of pay is £35,894 per annum.
Based in the beautiful surroundings of Cannon Hill Park, you'll lead the kitchen, delivering fresh, seasonal food for KILN caf , our bar and a wide range of events.
Job Purpose
Lead and manage Midlands Arts Centre's daily kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, fresh and seasonal food across all catering outlets and events. Deliver an excellent customer experience by maintaining a skilled and motivated kitchen team, planning and scheduling staffing to meet operational needs, implementing robust financial controls and ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance.
A full job description and person specification can be found by visiting the apply now button which takes you to our website.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Head Chef
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Catering & Hospitality
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sat, 01 Aug 2026
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Location:
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Job: Head Chef
Job: Head Chef
Organisation: Midlands Arts Centre
Postcode: B12 9QH
How to Apply
To apply for this post please follow the link and follow the application process.
Please note that all applications are anonymised during the shortlisting stage. Please ensure you complete the application fully and include all of your experiences, qualifications and any skills you have that would help us when considering you for this role.
Deadline
Applications can be received at any time until midnight on 1 August 2026. Please be aware that applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and we may close this vacancy before the stated deadline.
Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application between the time they submit their application and the application deadline.
Interviews
To be arranged with short-listed candidates.
About Midlands Arts Centre
Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is an exciting, ambitious arts centre which offers a wide array of free exhibitions, theatre, music, cinema and comedy performances as well as creative learning and participation activities. Well-loved and well used, it’s a relaxed friendly place attracting a diverse mix of visitors. As well as MAC our work also extends outside of the venue across the city to community settings to inspire new audiences to experience high-quality art experiences.