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Culinary Innovation Manager

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Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom gategroup Full time
Job Description

Job Summary:

As a key member of the Gategroup team, you will be responsible for driving culinary innovation and excellence within the UK&I region. This role involves ideation, innovation, development, implementation, and oversight of culinary initiatives, including process standardization, purchasing compliance, initiative adherence, and product quality and consistency.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Deliver customer expectations, business objectives, and targets to optimize company resources.
  • Collaborate closely with menu development teams and account managers to meet customer expectations and maximize profitability.
  • Engage with customers to understand their needs and requirements.
  • Establish and meet internal customer requirements.
  • Analyze performance information, identify issues and solutions, and report on progress as required.
  • Look for innovations and support continuous improvement efficiencies within the department and across the business.
  • Oversee internal quality assurance checks and make necessary changes.
  • Participate in menu cycle changes/start-ups and meetings related to customer issues and menu development.
  • Communicate, engage, and develop team members to maximize their contribution and create succession planning opportunities.
  • Optimize manpower, product, and equipment levels for a productive work environment.
  • Resolve operational issues in a cost-effective and timely manner.
  • Ensure compliance with legislative requirements related to food safety, health and safety, security, and environment controls.
  • Lead and manage direct reports, including performance reviews.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Education:

  • Culinary and/or catering/hospitality qualifications such as a degree or diploma (essential); Intermediate HACCP qualification or equivalent (desirable); Management/Leadership qualification an advantage.

Work Experience:

  • Extensive experience in managing a large-scale food manufacturing department;
  • Qualified Chef with Global Food experience preferable;
  • Extensive knowledge of restaurant production techniques and market trends;
  • Experience in managing teams within the food industry;
  • Experience in managing budgets, financial, and performance targets.

Skills & Knowledge:

  • Lean Management Skills;
  • Good oral and written communication skills in English;
  • Excellent presentation skills;
  • Intermediate IT skills;
  • Financial Budgetary skills and demonstrable experience.

About Gategroup:

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

Company Culture:

Gategroup values excellence, passion, respect, and responsibility. We are committed to creating a work environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth.