Opheem is looking for a strong, dynamic new Sous Chef to join its team.

Who We Are!

Opening in 2018 and receiving its first Michelin Star just a year later, Opheem has proven to be a unique restaurant offering modern technique with British produce to explore flavour and delivery at the highest level.

Constantly striving to improve and evolve as a restaurant, we were honoured to receive our second Michelin star in February 2024 and are looking for talent to join us along that journey.

Built on bold & intricate flavours and foundations in the precision of European cooking, the restaurant has found itself consistently in the top restaurant guides since opening with a view on improving and refining every day.

2 Michelin Star 2024 Present

Michelin Star 2019 - 2023

Top 100 National Restaurant Awards 2020-Present (8th Currently)

Cateys Chef of the Year

BENEFITS of the Sous chef

Lucrative salary and performance bonuses well above the national average & rewards for quality and consistent execution.
Company Health Care Support
4 Day Service week with only 2 lunch services. Days off Sunday, Monday with half prep day on Tuesday.
Well-staffed and well-equipped kitchen. With a world class service kitchen with top line equipment and a full stand-alone prep kitchen.
Regular opportunity to showcase current skills, develop ideas and learn new things
Freshly cooked staff meals on duty
28 Holiday days per year
We invest in our team and the opportunity to progress onto the next step in your career is the focus of the restaurant.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

As Sous Chef you will be responsible for being able to hold standards, drive skills and lead by example. You should be able to confidently showcase a finessed skillset in all sections as well has capable of maintaining standards and inspiring the team to succeed.
Experience is a necessity with a calm and efficient mentality to solve problems before they arise.
Meticulous in detail and consistency but with the correct temperament to coach and teach others.
Ability to focus on completing tasks, managing your own section and able to assist others.
Ambition to succeed and improve.

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK unrestricted.

If you share our passion for cooking, enjoy new challenges and thrive under pressure, we encourage you to take this opportunity to join a fantastic dynamic team based within Birmingham City Centre.

Experience:

Michelin or AAA Rosette: 1 year (required)
Kitchen experience: 3 years (preferred)