Operational Culinary Lead

Operational Culinary Lead, TA5 Somerset £55k

Our client is recruiting for a passionate, inspirational and food driven individual to take the lead at their high volume, high quality site based near Bridgwater, Somerset.

The catering operation provides all food production for a multi-outlet site consisting of numerous cafes, retail shops and 2 main restaurants, 24/7. All food is high quality on a vast scale and the production kitchen can produce up to 6000 meals daily across the site.

The role:

As the Operational Culinary Lead, you will be
* Overseeing operational management of the culinary teams ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, production and service are consistently achieved
* Leading and managing a large team – including training and development
* Involved in menu planning, working alongside the NPD team to test menus and ensure quality
* Supporting the Managers in operations to drive the business forward

What we’re looking for:

You, as the ideal candidate, would be
* Very experienced in culinary operations and knowledge
* Chef qualified (e.g., City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2) ideally with Food Safety Level 3
* Highly experienced in Management and Leadership – proven ability in managing large catering teams
* Experienced in large-scale catering services, ideally in a multi-site and 24/7 operational setting
* Knowledgeable of Health & Safety in industrial catering, including Food Safety Management (FSM) and HACCP systems
* Strong in communication skills – able to engage and interact with a variety of people at all levels
* Flexible in approach to working hours/days
* Financially minded – able to undertake food production and catering management (e.g. stock control, budgets)
* Able to work under pressure and to deadlines whilst remaining calm and level headed
* Open minded with a can do, positive approach

Interested? Then apply immediately or send your updated CV directly to abaylis@hamiltonmayday.co.uk

*All candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK at the time of application

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Skills:
Culinary Lead, Exec Chef, Operations, Production, Food Production, Head Chef, Bridgwater, TA5, Somerset