Head Chef - Bournville

Head Chef - Bournville

Up to £31,320 per annum (depending on experience)

Monday-Friday 6.30am - 3pm.
Discounted staff shop, onsite parking and free meal on shift.
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Head Chef for our dedicated catering team at Mondelez, Bournville, producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this prestigious contract.

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, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

If you are an innovative and creative Head Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!
About the role Services: Breakfast, Lunch, Vending, Coffee Shop, Retail, Hospitality and Night Shift Feeding.
Part of a large team with 2 direct reports and 1800 customers on site
Plan, organise, innovate and direct the preparation and cooking of food to ensure the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times.
Drive ours and our clients sustainability mission to be net zero by 2030.
Create a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed, supported and developed.
Focus on service execution and delivery excellence at all times.
Drive sales through menu planning and promotions.
Responsible for implementing and maintaining high levels of cleanliness, food safety, HS and COSHH within the kitchen.
Maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets.
Maintain the centre of excellence in food and customer service.
About You Previous experience in a similar role and working in a high volume, high quality environment
Previous experience working in a B&I contract preferred
Excellent and innovative culinary and presentation skills
Passionate about all things hospitality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Leads and inspires a team with a progressive mindset in developing people
A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing.
Stock and Waste control experience
Understanding of food management systems HACCP, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Natasha's Law, Allergens and Manual Handling.
About us We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Meal provided while on duty
28 days holiday inc. bank holidays
Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Aviva Digi care - Free annual healthcare check
Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
Pension scheme and Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Holiday purchase scheme
Sharebuy Scheme
Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing and Travel discounts
Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
On-going training & development and career pathways

We're people-powered at Eurest

It's an understatement to say that we're passionate about what we do, which is why we're committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!
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