Location: Nottingham
Job Type: Full-Time 50+ Hours
Start Date: ASAP
About Us:
At Five Akhis, we don’t just make burgers — we craft gourmet experiences. Known for our bold flavours, premium ingredients, and tight-knit team, we’re on a mission to redefine the burger scene. Now, we’re looking for a passionate and creative Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help take our brand to the next level.
The Role:
As Head Chef, you’ll be the heartbeat of the kitchen — overseeing food quality, leading the back-of-house team, and working closely with the owners to innovate and deliver standout dishes. You’ll have creative freedom to shape and evolve our menu while ensuring every plate lives up to our high standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team
Maintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety
Manage kitchen inventory and food cost efficiently
Develop new burger concepts and seasonal specials
Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations under pressure
What We’re Looking For:
3+ years in a senior kitchen role (Head Chef or Sous Chef level)
Experience with gourmet burgers or casual premium dining is a big plus
Strong leadership and communication skills
A love for fresh, high-quality ingredients and bold flavours
Cool under pressure, highly organised, and committed to excellence
Why Join Five Akhis?
Be part of a growing independent brand with big ambitions
Creative input in menu design and kitchen operations
Supportive, respectful team culture
Opportunities for career growth as the business expands
Sound like your kind of kitchen?
Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you’re the right fit for Five Akhis.
Job Type: Full-Time 50+ Hours
Start Date: ASAP
About Us:
At Five Akhis, we don’t just make burgers — we craft gourmet experiences. Known for our bold flavours, premium ingredients, and tight-knit team, we’re on a mission to redefine the burger scene. Now, we’re looking for a passionate and creative Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help take our brand to the next level.
The Role:
As Head Chef, you’ll be the heartbeat of the kitchen — overseeing food quality, leading the back-of-house team, and working closely with the owners to innovate and deliver standout dishes. You’ll have creative freedom to shape and evolve our menu while ensuring every plate lives up to our high standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team
Maintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety
Manage kitchen inventory and food cost efficiently
Develop new burger concepts and seasonal specials
Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations under pressure
What We’re Looking For:
3+ years in a senior kitchen role (Head Chef or Sous Chef level)
Experience with gourmet burgers or casual premium dining is a big plus
Strong leadership and communication skills
A love for fresh, high-quality ingredients and bold flavours
Cool under pressure, highly organised, and committed to excellence
Why Join Five Akhis?
Be part of a growing independent brand with big ambitions
Creative input in menu design and kitchen operations
Supportive, respectful team culture
Opportunities for career growth as the business expands
Sound like your kind of kitchen?
Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you’re the right fit for Five Akhis.
- Experience
- Required
- Employment
- Full-time
- Starting time
- Immediate start!
523 Alfreton Road, NG7 5NJ, Nottingham
Head ChefNottingham
Fast Food Restaurant • 11-50 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since May, 2025
Five Akhi’s is a family-owned business. Linguistically speaking, in Arabic ‘Akhi’ translates to ‘my brother’. Owned by 4 brothers, we focus on delivering exceptional service to make you feel as part of our family.
Sidra AtherActive 22 hours ago
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