Executive Culinary Director

3 weeks ago


Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom Ashburton District Council Full time

We are seeking an Executive Culinary Director to lead our kitchen team at Our Low and Slow Smoked restaurant in Ashburton. This role involves overseeing the preparation and presentation of our American inspired BBQ menu, which includes incredibly tasty smoked meat platters, quality unique burgers, fast fried BBQ food, steaks, and an emphasis on local and quality ingredients.

The successful candidate will have excellent standards for cleaning, stock control, quality control, and plating consistency.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a team of experienced chefs to ensure high-quality dishes are consistently produced
  • Overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of our two 1.5 tonne smokers
  • Developing and implementing new recipes and menu items that showcase our unique selling points

We offer a competitive salary of $NZD80,000 - $100,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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