Corporate Sous Chef & Kitchen Operations Lead

Mint People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint People is seeking an experienced Sous Chef / Chef Manager to lead a busy contract catering operation in a corporate setting in Birmingham. The role blends culinary excellence with strong operational leadership to deliver high-quality food, hospitality, and solid commercial performance.

You will manage on-site catering, oversee food quality, supplier relationships, and labour planning, while maintaining health and safety standards and KPI targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh food preparation for corporate hospitality settings.
• Proven track record in structured catering environments.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership abilities.
• Solid commercial awareness including budgeting and food cost management.
• Ability to maintain high standards in client-facing settings.

Responsibilities

• Leads preparation and delivery of fresh, seasonal, and innovative menus.
• Oversees daily service across restaurant dining, hospitality functions, and events catering.
• Manages on-site catering operations and day-to-day performance.
• Drives continuous improvement and development of the food offer.
• Acts as the primary on-site contact for catering matters and builds stakeholder relationships.
• Manages budgets, stock, supplier relationships, and labour planning.
• Ensures compliance with food safety, hygiene, allergens, and HACCP standards.

Skills

Fresh food preparation

Corporate hospitality

Structured catering environments

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Budget and food cost management

Client-facing excellence

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery

Food Safety Level 3

Allergen Awareness Training

IOSH/Health & Safety qualification (desirable)

Job description

Mint People is seeking an experienced Sous Chef / Chef Manager to lead a busy contract catering operation in a corporate setting in Birmingham. The role blends culinary excellence with strong operational leadership to deliver high-quality food, hospitality, and solid commercial performance.

You will manage on-site catering, oversee food quality, supplier relationships, and labour planning, while maintaining health and safety standards and KPI targets.