Head Chef - Solihull
Salary: £39,680 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 3:00pm (No evenings or weekends!)
Are you a culinary leader who thrives on bold flavours, big ideas, and kitchen excellence?
We're serving up an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to take the reins of a vibrant, multi-outlet kitchen at a flagship site in Solihull. With fresh ingredients, creative freedom, and a team hungry for inspiration, this is your chance to cook up something truly special - all while enjoying a genuine work-life balance.
This is a fast-paced, high-profile environment that calls for someone with passion, precision, and purpose. From crafting high-impact menus to driving sustainability initiatives and nurturing your team's growth, you'll lead by example - delivering food that not only nourishes but excites.
Your Role:
* Lead a high-performing culinary team across multiple food outlets.
* Design and execute menus that reflect creativity, quality, and customer needs.
* Bring energy to every service, from morning fuel-ups to flawless hospitality.
* Champion sustainability in everything you do, supporting our journey to net zero by 2030.
* Drive operational excellence, maintain food safety and hygiene standards, and ensure cost-effective delivery across the board.
* Inspire and develop your team, creating a kitchen culture that's collaborative, inclusive and forward-thinking.
What We're Looking For:
* A passionate Head Chef (or experienced Senior Sous) with a flair for food-led innovation.
* Strong experience in contract catering, with confidence managing hospitality, events, and delivery services.
* A hands-on leader who can manage complexity, motivate a team, and deliver consistent results.
* Someone with a deep love for seasonal, fresh food and high standards in food safety and compliance.
* Commercially astute with a good grip on budgets, food costing, and sustainability.
Why This Role?
* No evenings or weekends - enjoy a true work-life balance
* Cook with purpose in a sustainability-focused kitchen
* Lead one of the region's most exciting and diverse workplace food offers
* Be part of a mission-driven culture that's all about people, planet, and plate
Benefits Include:
* Free meal on shift
* Healthcare and wellbeing support (Aviva DigiCare, Medicash)
* Financial wellbeing tools and salary finance options
* Exclusive shopping discounts & rewards (Perks at Work)
* Training and development pathways
* Long service and recognition awards
* Life assurance and pension scheme
* A real opportunity to make your mark in a flagship workplace kitchen
We're not just feeding people. We're fuelling productivity, creativity, and connection - one plate at a time.
If you're ready to make food that matters in a place that values your creativity, we'd love to hear from you.
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