Head Chef

Job Title: Head Chef
Location: Oldbury
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm
Rate of Pay: £17.00 per hour

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our catering operation at DPD Oldbury .

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sodexo, delivering outstanding food and service within a busy workplace restaurant.

As Head Chef, you'll be responsible for leading the kitchen team, producing high-quality fresh food, driving sales and profitability, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety, compliance and customer service. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll inspire your team, introduce new ideas and continuously improve the catering offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team to deliver outstanding food and service.
• Prepare and serve fresh, high-quality food while maintaining excellent presentation standards.
• Manage food costs, stock control and waste to achieve financial targets.
• Drive sales through creative menus, seasonal offers and promotions.
• Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety and company standards.
• Monitor kitchen performance, maintain high hygiene standards and achieve audit compliance.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience during every service.
• Support continuous improvement and work collaboratively across DPD catering sites when required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef within high-volume catering.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Experience managing food costs, stock control and kitchen budgets.
• A passion for delivering fresh, high-quality food and outstanding customer service.
• Excellent knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety legislation.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to maximise sales and profitability.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including shifts to support different services.

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 offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We are a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers each day. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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