Executive Chef Menu Development Specialist

1 week ago


Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom gategroup Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to join our team at Gategroup. As a key member of our culinary innovation team, you will be responsible for driving culinary excellence and innovation within our UK and Ireland operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Culinary Innovation: Develop and implement innovative culinary concepts and menus that meet the needs of our customers and drive business growth.
  • Menu Development: Collaborate with our menu development teams to create and launch new menu items that are aligned with our business objectives.
  • Customer Engagement: Engage with our customers to understand their needs and preferences, and develop solutions that meet their expectations.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of culinary professionals to ensure that our culinary standards are met and exceeded.
  • Operational Excellence: Drive operational excellence within our culinary operations, including process standardization, purchasing compliance, and quality assurance.
  • Financial Management: Manage budgets and financial targets to ensure that our culinary operations are profitable and efficient.
Requirements
  • Education: Culinary and/or catering/hospitality qualifications, such as a degree or diploma.
  • Experience: Extensive experience in managing large-scale food manufacturing departments, with a proven track record of driving culinary innovation and excellence.
  • Skills: Lean management skills, good oral and written communication skills, excellent presentation skills, and intermediate IT skills.
About Gategroup

Gategroup is the leading independent global provider of products, services, and solutions related to a passenger's on-board experience. We specialize in catering, hospitality, provisioning, and logistics, and offer end-to-end solutions to meet the needs of our customers worldwide.



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