Executive Chef — Lead Kitchen & Elevate Workplace Dining

Eurest; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compass Group UK&I benefits

Job summary

At Eurest, we are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the kitchen at our Bournville site. You will take ownership of day-to-day operation, mentor the team, and elevate the food offer in a busy manufacturing environment.

Lead by example with hands-on cooking, ensure food safety and HSE compliance, and drive continuous improvement while delivering high-quality hospitality and events for clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Experienced kitchen leader with a proven track record in large-scale catering or food manufacturing.
• Strong focus on quality, guest experience and operational efficiency.
• Commercial awareness with stock, ordering and food cost management.
• Excellent organisation and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high standards.
• Hands-on cooking and mentoring by example.
• Ensure Compass standards, food safety and HSE compliance.
• Elevate the food offer through ideas, innovation and consistent execution.
• Promote hospitality and deliver events to a high standard.
• Manage ordering, stock control and regular stock takes.
• Monitor quality, presentation, portion control and consistency.
• Ensure smooth, efficient kitchen operations during service.
• Collaborate with wider team and client to exceed expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer experience and food offer.
• Provide a consistent approach across the operation, including busy periods.
• Occasional weekend visits to check standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Menu development

People development

Job description

At Eurest, we are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the kitchen at our Bournville site. You will take ownership of day-to-day operation, mentor the team, and elevate the food offer in a busy manufacturing environment.

Lead by example with hands-on cooking, ensure food safety and HSE compliance, and drive continuous improvement while delivering high-quality hospitality and events for clients and staff.