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£39,680 per annum
Monday to Friday 6 am - 3 pm
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Head Chef for our dedicated catering team at JLR in Solihull, producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this prestigious contract.
We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering. At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds, and motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.
If you are an innovative and creative Chef, passionate about using top-quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role that offers both work-life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!
About The Role
1. Lead the large kitchen operation covering 8 micro markets, 1 main restaurant, hospitality, and a large food delivery operation.
2. Plan, organise, innovate and direct the preparation and cooking of food to ensure the company's reputation for quality is maintained with customers and clients at all times.
3. Drive our and our clients' sustainability mission to be net zero by 2030.
4. Create a positive kitchen environment where your team feels welcomed, supported, and developed.
5. Focus on service execution and delivery excellence at all times.
6. Drive sales through menu planning and promotions.
7. Implement and maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, HS, and COSHH within the kitchen.
8. Monitor food procedures to facilitate budget control and monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against budgets.
9. Maintain the centre of excellence in food and customer service.
About You
1. Previous experience in a similar role in contract catering with hospitality and events.
2. Ability to motivate and manage a team to deliver consistent standards.
3. Excellent and innovative culinary and presentation skills.
4. Passionate about hospitality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Leads and inspires a team with a progressive mindset in developing people.
6. Understanding of profit margins, purchasing policies, budgeting, and food costing.
7. Experience in stock and waste control.
8. Knowledge of food management systems, HACCP, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Natasha's Law, Allergens, and Manual Handling.
Benefits
* Meal provided while on duty
* Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
* Aviva DigiCare – Free annual healthcare check
* Medicash – Discounted health cash plan for medical treatments
* Pension scheme and Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Recognition awards and long service awards
* Exclusive benefits & wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
* Shopping discounts at high street and online stores
* Ongoing training & development and career pathways
At Eurest, we're passionate about our work and committed to attracting the best talent. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Diversity is our strength!
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