Job Description

Job Ref:

DAL3527

Branch:

Clayton Hotel Birmingham

Location:

Clayton Hotel Birmingham, Birmingham

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Hours per week:

40

Posted date:

28/11/2025

Closing date:

11/01/2026

Head Chef

Clayton Hotel Birmingham are currently looking for an experienced Head Chef who is eager to take ownership, elevate their teams, and drive outstanding performance while continuing to grow professionally.



In this position, you will have a unique opportunity to shape your team's culture and success while contributing to the hotel's strategy. If you are looking for your next opportunity or a move in your career into a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence, we invite you to be part of our thriving community at Dalata Hotel Group.

Benefits

50% Off FB in all properties EUR/60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata hotel 30% off Friends Family rate Pension access Performance-related bonus plan Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey Free employee meals on duty Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days) Employee Assistance Programme Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events

Your Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead kitchen operations for the hotel. Implement and individualise menu strategies. Lead and develop our skilled and ambitious culinary staff. Manage the purchasing delivery of food. Play an important role in the success of our conference and events offering. Manage the kitchen budget to achieve set targets.

Requirements:

What You Will Need:

Experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in hotels or similar. Unrelenting focus on quality. Qualification in culinary arts or similar is desired but not essential.*
People leadership and development experience. A personal desire to be developed and to learn in your role. Strong communicator and comfortable in contributing to the overall hotel strategy. Ability to build relationships and influence with all levels of the business. To be fully flexible to work alongside business needs.

About us

Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.



Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.



Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.


We're dedicated to providing experiences that cater to your needs. Located in the heart of Birmingham city centre, our hotel offers the perfect blend of convenience and comfort. With a variety of food, culture, and entertainment options nearby, you'll have plenty to enjoy during your downtime. Plus, with Moor Street station just a 2-minute walk away and New Street station only a 10-minute walk away, you'll have easy access to transport links, ensuring you can navigate the city with ease.