Head Chef- Baresca Tapas, Mere Green Baresca, Mere Green, B75 5BP Restaurant - Kitchen

Baresca Tapas is an independent, family-run restaurant group built on genuine hospitality, great tapas, and even better people.

We're excited to be bringing the spirit of Barcelona to Mere Green and are looking for an experienced, driven, and people-focused Head Chef to lead the kitchen for our new opening and take full ownership of the food operation.

This is a hands on senior leadership role for a Head Chef who thrives on standards, consistency, and developing strong kitchen teams, while delivering food to exact brand specification from day one.

Why Join Us:

• Brand-new opening with the chance to shape the kitchen from the start
• Independent, family-run business with involved, supportive directors
• Values-led culture where people come first
• Some of our perks 50% of food at our restaurants, annual management awards, birthday card & gift, supplier & research trips, meals on duty, opportunity to progress, company pension, long service awards, Christmas Day & Boxing Day off

What are we about:

• We are a family business and care deeply about positivity, ownership, kindness, and teamwork. Culture matters as much to us as performance.

The Role:

• Lead the successful opening and day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Take full ownership of food quality, presentation and consistency in line with Baresca standards
• Lead service from the pass, controlling pace, accuracy, and communication
• Recruit, train, and develop a strong kitchen team with a focus on attitude and values
• Manage ordering, stock control, GP, and kitchen budgets
• Ensure all allergen, food safety, and due diligence systems are followed accurately
• Achieve and maintain a 5 Environmental Health rating
• Work closely with the General Manager and directors to deliver a seamless guest experience
• Contribute to menu development, specials, and continuous improvement across the group

About You:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef
• Passionate about fresh food, standards, and consistency
• A calm, organised leader who develops people
• Commercially aware with strong GP and cost control experience
• Takes full ownership and pride in their kitchen and team

Let's break the package down:

• Up to £40,000 base salary
• Up to £6,000 achievable performance bonus