Head Chef: Lead Kitchen, Elevate the Food Offer

Eurest; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurest at the Bournville site is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen operation, inspire the team and elevate the existing food offer. You will be hands-on, develop staff, ensure food safety and maintain high standards of quality and presentation.

This role requires strong leadership in a busy food manufacturing environment, with a focus on delivering exceptional hospitality and a seamless service, while driving continuous improvement and cost control.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a large-scale catering environment.
• Hands-on cooking and food preparation; lead by example.
• Ensure food safety and HSE requirements are implemented.
• Elevate and innovate the current food offer.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the kitchen team.
• Hands-on cooking and food preparation; lead by example.
• Ensure Compass standards, food safety and HSE compliance.
• Elevate the current food offer through new ideas and consistent execution.
• Promote hospitality and deliver events to a high standard.
• Manage ordering, stock control and regular stock takes.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, portion control and consistency.
• Ensure smooth and efficient service across the operation.
• Collaborate with client and wider team to exceed expectations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team development

Food safety

Stock management

Cost control

Food quality

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Eurest at the Bournville site is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen operation, inspire the team and elevate the existing food offer. You will be hands-on, develop staff, ensure food safety and maintain high standards of quality and presentation.

This role requires strong leadership in a busy food manufacturing environment, with a focus on delivering exceptional hospitality and a seamless service, while driving continuous improvement and cost control.