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Executive Chef

2 months ago


Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Gate Gourmet Full time
Job Title: Customer Dedicated Executive ChefJob Summary:

The Customer Dedicated Executive Chef role is a key position within our organization, responsible for developing and implementing culinary strategies that meet the needs of our strategic airline partners. This role requires a high level of expertise in menu design, production, and service, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement culinary strategies that meet the needs of our airline partners, including menu design, production, and service.
  • Work closely with the Commercial Account Team to ensure that our culinary offerings align with the airline's brand values and customer expectations.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for our airline partners, providing culinary expertise and support to ensure seamless integration of our services.
  • Collaborate with our Procurement team to source high-quality ingredients and suppliers that meet our culinary standards.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including airline executives, chefs, and other culinary professionals.
  • Monitor and analyze customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement changes as needed.
  • Travel to designated units to inspect, audit, train, and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Lead the preparation of all culinary aspects of the food presentations to our airline partners, including food presentation, messaging, ingredients, and physical appearance of the local kitchen.
  • Participate in menu cycle changes/start-ups for Virgin Atlantic.
  • Contribute to menu presentations, tenders, and workshops in the UK&I & USA as required.
  • Optimize manpower, product, and equipment levels for efficiency through dish and menu design.
  • Resolve operational issues promptly and cost-effectively.
  • Ensure recipes designed and produced are compliant with legislative requirements, including Food Safety, Health and Safety, Security, and Environmental controls.
  • Implement innovations and support continuous improvement within the department and across the business.
  • Manage related administrative work efficiently.
Requirements:
  • Certification/Degree/Diploma from a recognized post-secondary culinary institution.
  • Management/Leadership & Sustainability & Corporate responsibility qualification an advantage.
  • Extensive experience as an Executive Chef, ideally with previous experience in a similar role.
  • Experience in a menu design/planning role is essential.
  • Experience in an In-flight catering or a high-volume food service environment preferable.
  • Extensive experience in managing a large-scale food manufacturing department and associated teams.
  • Previous experience of managing budgets, financial and performance related KPIs/targets.
About the Company:

Gategroup is the leading independent global provider of products, services, and solutions related to a passenger's on-board experience. We specialize in catering and hospitality, provisioning and logistics; and on-board products and services to companies that serve people on the move.

Our portfolio is designed to meet the fast-changing needs of our customers around the world. We do this by offering end-to-end solutions through our group of companies. While each company addresses a specific market need, together they can also operate in an integrated way to provide a 'one-stop-shop' for our customers.