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Head Chef - Solihull Location: Solihull, West Midlands Salary: 39,680 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM Work-Life Balance: No weekends, no late nights Cook. Lead. Inspire. At One of the UK''s Most Prestigious Automotive Sites. We are recruiting for a talented, driven, and forward-thinking Head Chef to take the reins at our landmark Jaguar Land Rover site in Solihull - a flagship catering contract operated by Eurest , part of Compass Group UK&I. In this high-profile role, you''ll be the culinary leader of a sophisticated and fast-paced operation spanning: 8 micro-markets 1 main restaurant Hospitality & event catering A large-scale food delivery service All delivered with a focus on quality, innovation, sustainability, and guest experience. About Eurest We''re redefining workplace dining by delivering planet-positive, mindful food experiences across 700 client locations. Our mission? To help fuel productivity, wellbeing, and culture-while working towards net zero by 2030 . What You''ll Be Doing Leading kitchen operations with innovation, flair, and attention to detail Creating nutritious, fresh menus that balance flavour, sustainability and cost Building and developing a high-performing kitchen brigade Maintaining a culture of excellence in HACCP, food safety, COSHH, Natasha''s Law , and allergen controls Working closely with our front-of-house and operations teams to deliver a seamless customer journey Playing a key role in driving sustainability initiatives and waste reduction Managing kitchen budgets, purchasing, stock and GP with full P&L accountability Elevating every touchpoint- from a grab-and-go salad to VIP hospitality About You Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous in contract catering , hotel or high-volume hospitality Culinary excellence paired with strong commercial acumen Leadership qualities that motivate and inspire your team to deliver their best Ability to thrive in a structured, branded environment with a passion for people development Knowledge of kitchen financials - stock, labour, wastage, cost control and GP High standards of cleanliness, compliance and food presentation Desirable: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Professional Cookery Experience with event catering or hospitality in a B&I setting What''s In It For You? We offer more than just a job - we provide a career path, professional support, and outstanding benefits , including: Free meal on shift Access to Shopping Discounts & Perks at Work Mental health and Employee Assistance Programmes Access to financial wellbeing tools & advice Free annual health check & Medicash discount plan Recognition schemes & Long Service Awards Ongoing learning & development with industry-leading training Clear opportunities for progression within Compass Group UK&I Join a Business That''s Powered by People At Eurest, we believe in bringing your whole self to work . We celebrate individuality, champion inclusion, and empower every colleague to grow their career. This is your opportunity to lead food excellence at JLR Solihull -and shape the future of workplace dining. Apply now and turn passion into purpose. AMRT1_UKCT