Head Chef - Halewood

B&I (Business and Industry); Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Head Chef and lead a vibrant kitchen team. This role emphasizes culinary creativity, sustainability, and work-life balance with no evenings or weekends required. You will design exciting menus and foster a culture of growth and innovation while enjoying comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Free meal on shift

Healthcare and wellbeing support

Financial wellbeing tools

Exclusive shopping discounts & rewards

Training and development pathways

Long service and recognition awards

Life assurance and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in contract catering.
• Passionate about seasonal, fresh food.
• Ability to manage complexity and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing culinary team across multiple food outlets.
• Design and execute innovative menus.
• Ensure operational excellence and maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Menu Design

Sustainability Initiatives

Team Development

Financial Acumen

Job description

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.