Overview
Location: M4 Corridor, Stevenage, Swindon , Reading & Oxford,
Salary: Up to £50,000
Regional Culinary Lead
Central region - M4 Corridor, Stevenage, Swindon , Reading & Oxford
Competitive + Company Car Package
Benefits:
- 35 Days holiday including bank holidays
- Plus your birthday off
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 days grandparent leave
- 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
- Company car scheme or car allowance
- Secondary career leave
- Wedding/commitment day leave
- BUPA family cover
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
- Wellbeing hub
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
Our Regional Culinary Leads are the shining stars of ‘Obsessed’, they lead in their respective regions the foundations of Craft, Creativity, Community and of course Cheer.
They are our ‘foodie mavericks’, passionate about people, food and service. They support teams to fuel their individuality whilst being that driving force for our non negotiables, no boundaries and most definitely ‘NO BEIGE’ approach to our ‘rules of engagement’.
Our taste revolution is brief… to give creative freedom to every ‘Chef & Bevista’ within our businesses to shake things up with a Morning, Noon and Night mindset.
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Supporting the Head of food to deliver our obsessed manifesto across the region.
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Provide strong culinary leadership and expertise to multiple locations within the region, ensuring adherence to quality standards, recipes, and culinary guidelines.
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Collaborate with the culinary teams to develop innovative and appealing menus that meet customer preferences, dietary restrictions, and regional market trends.
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Train, mentor, and motivate culinary staff to achieve excellence in food preparation, presentation, and service. Conduct regular training sessions to enhance culinary skills and knowledge.
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Maintain strict quality control standards across all locations, ensuring consistency, taste, and presentation of dishes. Conduct regular inspections and evaluations to address any issues and implement corrective actions.
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Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards. Implement and enforce proper food handling and storage procedures.
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Manage food and labor costs within budgetary constraints. Analyze financial reports and implement strategies to minimize expenses while maintaining food quality.
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Foster strong relationships and effective communication with other departments, such as operations, marketing, and procurement, to align goals, streamline processes, and ensure a cohesive approach.
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Stay updated on culinary trends, emerging techniques, and new ingredients. Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and enhance the dining experience for customers
- Food’s provenance is critical to you and the closer to your kitchen, the better
- You understand that being a great chef is not just about cooking but the ability to work with a team, and build relationships
- You will have proven experience within a demanding kitchen at the relevant level
- Have an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or above
- Team player
- Ability to negotiate and build relationships with suppliers