Chefs jobs in Birmingham
Live chef vacancies in Birmingham aggregated from Reed, Indeed, LinkedIn, Totaljobs, Adzuna, CV-Library, Glassdoor, and Google Jobs. Salary band £24,000–£42,000. Top employers include Compass Group, Mitchells & Butlers, Greene King.
Example listings
- Chef — Compass GroupCompass Group · Birmingham · £24,000–£29,500Compass Group is recruiting chefs in Birmingham. section chef, à la carte, banqueting.
- Chef — Mitchells & ButlersMitchells & Butlers · Birmingham · £24,500–£28,000Mitchells & Butlers is recruiting chefs in Birmingham. section chef, à la carte, banqueting.
- Chef — Greene KingGreene King · Birmingham · £32,000–£39,000Greene King is recruiting chefs in Birmingham. section chef, à la carte, banqueting.
- Chef — MarriottMarriott · Birmingham · £25,000–£31,500Marriott is recruiting chefs in Birmingham. section chef, à la carte, banqueting.
- Chef — Premier Inn / WhitbreadPremier Inn / Whitbread · Birmingham · £32,500–£39,000Premier Inn / Whitbread is recruiting chefs in Birmingham. section chef, à la carte, banqueting.
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How to land a chef role in Birmingham
- Get the credentials employers screen for: Food Hygiene Level 2 / 3, HACCP, Allergen awareness.
- Rewrite your CV around the keywords ATS systems scan for: section chef, à la carte, banqueting, menu development. Atlas does this per job in under a minute.
- Apply across at least four boards — single-board strategies miss most of the market.
- Send a one-paragraph follow-up two business days after applying. Response rates roughly double.
- Track every application; ghosting is normal but pattern-spotting helps you fix CV gaps fast.
Frequently asked
What does a chef earn in Birmingham?
Chefs in Birmingham typically earn £24,000–£42,000 depending on experience, employer, and shift pattern. Senior or specialist roles can pay above this band.
What certifications do I need to work as a chef in Birmingham?
The most commonly requested credentials are: Food Hygiene Level 2 / 3, HACCP, Allergen awareness, COSHH. Employers vary — Atlas reads each job description and flags missing certifications against your CV automatically.
Which job boards have the most chef roles in Birmingham?
For chefs in Birmingham, the strongest sources are Reed, Indeed, Totaljobs, CV-Library, and Adzuna. Atlas reads all eight major UK boards in parallel and de-duplicates the results, so you see each role once.
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