Head of Culinary Operations

20 hours ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom TWG Group Full time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Head Chef to lead our team at TWG Group, a leading event catering company in the UK. As a key member of our Central Production Unit, you will play a vital role in ensuring exceptional service and quality standards across all events.

About the Role
  • This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of our business.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in kitchen management, excellent leadership skills, and a strong focus on delivering high-quality dishes within budget.

What We Offer

A competitive salary range of £32k-£35k is offered, depending on experience, as well as a 5-day workweek with a typical shift pattern of 3 prep days, 1 late start/late finish, and 1 all-day shift.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the daily operations of our Central Production Unit, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and maintaining service and quality standards.
  • Deliver budgeted food gross profit (GP) and manage food stock effectively.
  • Negotiate with suppliers to secure high-quality produce at competitive prices.
  • Manage staffing, including freelance and full-time chefs, and create rotas to achieve budgeted labour costs.
  • Support the Executive Head Chef in producing key performance indicator reports on food, GP, and labour budget.
  • Implement and maintain a system of dish specifications to ensure consistency in quality, portioning, and cost.
  • Maintain and enforce food safety and health processes, ensuring compliance and upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Requirements
  • Unendorsed UK driver's licence.
  • Good proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Level 3 food safety certification.
  • Food allergen training.


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