Head Chef

Head Chef

Location: Coventry, CV8 3EN

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £32,000 - £33,700

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, are looking for an experienced Head Chef to join their team in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a busy and varied catering operation, delivering high-quality food experiences for delegates, conferences, hospitality events and special functions. With no late nights and a Monday to Friday daytime schedule, this role offers an excellent work-life balance while still providing plenty of culinary creativity and variety.

Job Description

As Head Chef, you'll work closely with the Catering Manager and wider leadership team to oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, compliance, customer satisfaction and financial performance. You'll lead a dedicated kitchen team and play a key role in developing menus, driving innovation and maintaining the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team, ensuring high levels of engagement and performance
• Plan menus, manage food ordering and oversee food production
• Deliver meals to the highest quality and service standards
• Control food costs, waste and kitchen budgets
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company policies
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Support recruitment, training and development of kitchen staff
• Drive innovation and continuously improve the catering offer
• Ensure all kitchen and service areas are maintained to excellent standards

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Head Chef or similar catering leadership role
• Strong experience within hospitality or high-volume food production
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification
• Experience managing teams and kitchen operations
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and customer-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the operation
• Experience within Business & Industry contract catering would be advantageous