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Head Chef - Coventry 35 Hours per Week | £31,387.86 per annum
Lead the kitchen. Inspire your team. Create better breaks.
At Eurest, we know that great food has the power to transform the working day. That's why we're looking for a passionate Head Chef to lead our Coventry kitchen, delivering fresh, high-quality food while creating an outstanding dining experience for our customers.
If you're a chef who thrives on developing people, producing exceptional food, and running a well-organised kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the kitchen operation, ensuring every service is delivered to the highest standards. You'll lead by example, motivating your team while maintaining a safe, efficient, and commercially successful kitchen.
You'll Be Responsible For
- Leading, coaching, and developing your kitchen team.
- Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal, high-quality food.
- Planning menus and ensuring consistency across every service.
- Managing food safety, HACCP, and health & safety compliance.
- Controlling food costs, stock levels, and waste.
- Building positive relationships with colleagues and customers.
- Driving innovation by introducing exciting dishes and seasonal menus.
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What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who brings energy, creativity, and leadership to every shift.
You'll Ideally Have
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready for the next step.
- A genuine passion for fresh food and excellent presentation.
- Strong leadership and people development skills.
- Experience managing food costs, ordering, and stock control.
- Knowledge of food safety legislation and kitchen compliance.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure while delivering exceptional service.
What's in it for you?
As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, you'll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:
- Competitive salary of £31,387.86 per annum
- 35-hour working week offering a great work-life balance
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Comprehensive training and development programmes
- Company pension scheme
- Exclusive employee discounts and wellbeing support
- The opportunity to work for the UK's leading food and support services provider
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Ready to make every meal matter?
If you're a passionate chef who loves leading people and creating exceptional food experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help Eurest continue creating better breaks for people across the UK.
About Us
We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering
At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds, and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly.
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