Head of Culinary Operations

3 weeks ago


Eastern England, United Kingdom COREcruitment Ltd Full time

Culinary Director – Premium Dining Group

Location: London

Position: Culinary Director / Chef Director

Compensation: Up to £115,000 with a performance bonus of 30% and travel opportunities

Cuisine Type: High Volume Premium Restaurant Group

Operational Area: Multiple locations across London & Midlands

Reporting To: Managing Director

Annual Sales: £8-10 million in food revenue

Dining Concept: High volume, wet-led, elevated casual dining experience

Team Composition: Over 100 chefs within the organization

Revenue Split: Up to 85% wet-led

This esteemed organization is recognized as a leading operator in high-volume experiential venues, showcasing significant growth potential in their culinary offerings. We are collaborating to identify a distinguished and accomplished Culinary Director to spearhead the next phase of expansion while refining the existing food service operations.

The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in enhancing culinary offerings within a premium high-volume restaurant group or multi-outlet hotel environment. A comprehensive understanding of the industry is essential, along with the ability to immediately focus on elevating menu quality and maintaining stringent back-of-house standards.

We seek an individual who comprehends the complete growth cycle of a food business and has a demonstrable history of developing teams, systems, and processes that drive success.

The selected candidate should be enthusiastic, flexible, and prepared for frequent travel, including up to 10 overnight stays per month. While they can be based anywhere in the UK, a commitment to fully engage with the business is crucial.

This role requires a professional capable of enhancing the culinary experience to deliver an exceptional overall service, recognizing that profit margins are secondary to the brand's integrity and reputation. A valid driver's license is a prerequisite for this position.

For further inquiries, please reach out to COREcruitment.

COREcruitment specializes in recruitment across Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, Facilities Management, Property, and Construction sectors. We have active roles available across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America, and Southeast Asia.



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