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Head Chef – Solihull
Location: Solihull, West Midlands
Salary: £39,680 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Work-Life Balance: No weekends, no late nights
Cook. Lead. Inspire. At One of the UK's Most Prestigious Automotive Sites.
We are recruiting for a talented, driven, and forward-thinking Head Chef to take the reins at our landmark Jaguar Land Rover site in Solihull – a flagship catering contract operated by Eurest, part of Compass Group UK&I.
In this high-profile role, you’ll be the culinary leader of a sophisticated and fast-paced operation spanning:
* 8 micro-markets
* 1 main restaurant
* Hospitality & event catering
* A large-scale food delivery service
All delivered with a focus on quality, innovation, sustainability, and guest experience.
About Eurest
We’re redefining workplace dining by delivering planet-positive, mindful food experiences across 700+ client locations. Our mission? To help fuel productivity, wellbeing, and culture—while working towards net zero by 2030.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading kitchen operations with innovation, flair, and attention to detail
* Creating nutritious, fresh menus that balance flavour, sustainability and cost
* Building and developing a high-performing kitchen brigade
* Maintaining a culture of excellence in HACCP, food safety, COSHH, Natasha’s Law, and allergen controls
* Working closely with our front-of-house and operations teams to deliver a seamless customer journey
* Playing a key role in driving sustainability initiatives and waste reduction
* Managing kitchen budgets, purchasing, stock and GP with full P&L accountability
* Elevating every touchpoint—from a grab-and-go salad to VIP hospitality
About You
* Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous in contract catering, hotel or high-volume hospitality
* Culinary excellence paired with strong commercial acumen
* Leadership qualities that motivate and inspire your team to deliver their best
* Ability to thrive in a structured, branded environment with a passion for people development
* Knowledge of kitchen financials – stock, labour, wastage, cost control and GP
* High standards of cleanliness, compliance and food presentation
Desirable:
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Professional Cookery
* Experience with event catering or hospitality in a B&I setting
What’s In It For You?
We offer more than just a job – we provide a career path, professional support, and outstanding benefits, including:
* Free meal on shift
* Access to Shopping Discounts & Perks at Work
* Mental health and Employee Assistance Programmes
* Access to financial wellbeing tools & advice
* Free annual health check & Medicash discount plan
* Recognition schemes & Long Service Awards
* Ongoing learning & development with industry-leading training
* Clear opportunities for progression within Compass Group UK&I
Join a Business That’s Powered by People
At Eurest, we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We celebrate individuality, champion inclusion, and empower every colleague to grow their career.
This is your opportunity to lead food excellence at JLR Solihull—and shape the future of workplace dining.
Apply now and turn passion into purpose.
Seniority level
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Mid-Senior level
Employment type
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Full-time
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Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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