Culinary Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Leatherhead, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Careers Full time
Culinary Operations Manager -

Job Overview

As a Culinary Operations Manager, your primary responsibility is to collaborate closely with your teams to foster a positive work environment and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

In addition to possessing outstanding presentation, organizational, and communication skills, you will showcase a genuine enthusiasm for food and service.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Work alongside the kitchen team to create well-balanced and nutritious menus that accommodate various dietary needs and preferences.
  • Oversee and manage the catering budget, ensuring efficient operations while upholding quality standards.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with educational administrators and faculty.
  • Recruit, train, supervise, and inspire catering personnel.
  • Ensure adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and quality control measures.
  • Identify avenues for growth, innovation, and enhancement in menu offerings, service delivery, and operational efficiency.
  • Maintain strict compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organized kitchen environment.
Company Overview

Title: Culinary Operations Manager
Location: Not specified
Salary: Competitive
Benefits:
  • 28 days of holiday including public holidays
  • 3 volunteering days
  • 3 days of grandparent leave
  • 24 weeks of enhanced maternity leave
  • Tailored training and development opportunities
  • Pension and life insurance options
  • Discounts available through our employee benefits app
  • Wellbeing resources
  • Access to an employee assistance program
  • Complimentary meals during work hours
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Apprenticeships available for all experience levels

We are excited to present an opportunity for a Culinary Operations Manager with a background in high-quality food service to join our team at a prestigious educational institution.

If you are dedicated to crafting delightful dining experiences that nourish young minds and excite taste buds, this role is an excellent fit for you.

This esteemed independent institution caters to both day students and boarders, providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner services, along with a comprehensive hospitality service.

This is a remarkable opportunity for a talented Culinary Operations Manager to establish a reputation within the food service sector and contribute to setting new benchmarks in educational catering.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Culinary Operations Manager or Deputy General Manager in a high-volume, quality-driven environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing, training, and supporting a team throughout your career.
  • Financially savvy, with strong analytical skills to create and maintain budgets while driving commercial success.
  • Excellent coaching, delegation, and influencing abilities.
  • Capacity to prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and thrive under pressure.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Empathetic, clear, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Capability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented mindset.
  • Strong strategic thinking and critical reasoning abilities.
Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is recognized as one of the UK's leading contract caterers, specializing in providing fresh and innovative food services exclusively to independent schools and colleges.

Our team of seasoned professionals tailors our catering services to meet the unique needs of children of all ages.

We invest in our teams' training and development to equip them with the necessary skills for success.

Our dedicated teams customize our catering services to cater to children of all ages, addressing the specific requirements of our clients.

Commitment to Excellence

Sustainability is central to our philosophy; we are always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and meal preparation.

Nutrition

We prioritize nutrition and recognize the impact of a healthy diet on essential developmental years. All meals are freshly prepared from scratch, using nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a diverse range of training opportunities and experiences, attracting chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation.

Through tasting events, themed days, and chef demonstrations, we create engaging and enjoyable dining experiences for our students.

We collaborate to make mealtimes exploratory and enjoyable, helping students build healthy relationships with food.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment.

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