B&I (Business and Industry)
A vibrant opportunity has arisen for a Head Chef in Solihull, offering a salary of £39,680 per annum with Monday to Friday hours, ensuring no evenings or weekends. The role involves leading a dynamic culinary team, crafting innovative menus, and championing sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in contract catering, a passion for fresh, seasonal food, and the ability to inspire and develop their team. Benefits include healthcare support, financial wellness tools, and training pathways, all within a mission-driven culture focused on food, people, and the planet.
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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