Head Chef

Sodexo Group; Oldbury; On-site

Job description

Drive business success - and your career.

Build a career with big-name businesses, as a Head Chef with Sodexo in Oldbury B694DA for a role that’s a perfect mix of passion, perks, and potential.

At Sodexo, we thrive in providing quality service and serving up memorable catering offers for our corporate colleagues and clients. Lead our kitchen team in serving incredible food and enjoy incredible perks.

As the face of our catering operation, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary offers and outlets within our prestigious corporate setting, ensuring your teams provide high-quality, creative, and nutritious meals that align with our brand and exceed our clients' expectations.

What you’ll do:

• Cost, develop, and implement innovative, seasonal, and sustainable menus at the forefront of industry trends.
• Manage and coach a team of chefs and catering staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment for all.
• Collaborate with the wider hospitality teams to coordinate special events and corporate functions.
• Monitor food costs and manage budgets effectively to maximize profitability.
• Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained and recorded in compliance with national food safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of stock, purchases, and wastage levels.

What you bring:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a corporate or high-volume setting.
• Professional cookery or culinary qualifications and relevant professional training.
• Ability to successfully lead and manage a team.
• Financial understanding and able to navigate IT systems.
• Current industry knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work-related issues, or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

Package Description

Head Chef

• Monday - Friday
• Working hours 06:30 AM - 2:30 PM
• 37.5 hours per week
• £15.70 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
• On-site parking
• Free meal while on duty
• Full training and uniform provided

About the Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations, and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfill their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.