Executive Head Chef- Vox NEC

Executive Chef
- The Vox, NEC Group Conventions, Birmingham | Full-Time / Permanent

Competitive salary + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We’re looking for an exceptional Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation at The Vox
, part of NEC Group Conventions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior culinary leader to take ownership of a high-profile events operation, leading a talented kitchen team and delivering exceptional food experiences across conferences, meetings, functions and events.

You’ll combine culinary creativity with strong commercial and operational thinking, ensuring consistently high standards while managing costs, developing your team and delivering food that makes a real impact on the guest experience.

We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world’s most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events – from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and Excel London – we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.

We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

As Executive Chef, you’ll take overall responsibility for the culinary operation at The Vox, ensuring exceptional food, efficient kitchen operations and a strong team culture.

• Lead and oversee the culinary operation across conferences, meetings, functions and events at The Vox.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and cooking of food, ensuring consistently high standards of quality, taste and presentation.
• Plan and execute catering for events, ensuring food and service meet the expectations of guests, clients and wider stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive, cohesive and productive working environment.
• Provide training and support to chefs and kitchen assistants, including culinary techniques relevant to large-scale event catering.
• Manage food costs and the kitchen budget, ensuring commercial targets are achieved without compromising quality.
• Oversee purchasing and sourcing, ensuring ingredients are obtained economically and to the required quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of expenditure, stock and inventory.
• Oversee ordering, storage and stock management, minimising waste and maximising efficiency.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality and presentation through effective quality control.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health and safety, hygiene and dietary requirements.
• Conduct regular checks and audits to maintain high standards across the kitchen operation.
• Work closely with the Venue Sales and Event Management teams to understand requirements and deliver outstanding culinary experiences.
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve menus, processes and the overall guest experience.
• Stay up to date with culinary trends, techniques and innovation, bringing fresh ideas and creativity to the operation.
• Champion sustainability, responsible sourcing and the Levy approach to food and hospitality.

We’re looking for an experienced senior culinary leader who combines a genuine passion for food with strong commercial, operational and people leadership skills.