Head Chef – Saffron Catering £45,000 per annum - 5 days out of 7

Lead the team.

Take ownership.

Deliver food to be proud of.

Are you an experienced Head Chef who loves running an organised busy kitchen and bringing out the best in your team?

We're looking for a hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, take charge of day-to-day production and ensure every order leaves the kitchen to a standard we're proud of. With a varied calendar of events and a supportive team around you, this is an opportunity to make a real impact in an established catering business.

Your role

You'll be central to keeping our kitchen running smoothly, combining practical cooking skills with confident leadership and careful planning.

Lead and develop the team: Organise daily workloads, delegate tasks and support our chefs to deliver their best work.

Plan kitchen production: Review upcoming bookings, prepare for busy periods and ensure food is ready on time and to specification.

Take ownership of ordering: Place supplier orders, manage stock levels and ensure the kitchen has what it needs.

Maintain food quality: Work alongside the team to deliver consistently excellent preparation, presentation and portion control.

Keep costs under control: Monitor food costs, use ingredients efficiently and minimise waste.

Uphold high standards: Take responsibility for food safety, allergen procedures, hygiene and kitchen records.

Work closely with colleagues and teams: Coordinate with our events and operations teams so that requirements are understood and delivery runs smoothly.

Contribute fresh ideas: Help review and refresh our menus periodically, drawing on seasonal ingredients and client feedback.

What we offer

The opportunity to take ownership of a busy kitchen and help shape how it operates.

A varied mix of events and catering, keeping the work interesting.

A friendly, supportive working environment where your contribution matters.

Training and professional development opportunities.

Flexible working hours, with a mix of shifts.

Employee discounts on our products.

What you'll bring

You'll be an experienced Head Chef or Senior Chef ready to step up, with a practical approach and the confidence to lead by example.

We're looking for someone with: Experience leading a team in a busy kitchen.

Strong organisation and the ability to manage several catering requirements at once.

Experience with supplier ordering, stock control and food costs.

Pride in producing consistently high-quality food.

A calm, positive approach and clear communication skills. Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge, with a valid Food Hygiene Certificate.

About Saffron

Since 2011, Saffron Catering has built a reputation for creative food, bespoke menus and friendly service across the Midlands.

Our kitchen, events and operations teams work closely together to make each event a success. Ready to lead our kitchen? Send your CV and a short introduction to [email protected]

We'd love to hear about your experience and what you could bring to the team.