Executive Culinary Leader

1 day ago


Durham, United Kingdom Chartwells Full time
Job Summary:
Chartwells is seeking an experienced Executive Culinary Leader to join our team. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.

About Chartwells:
Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector in the UK. For over two decades, we have been focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead long healthy lives. We serve millions of nutritious and delicious meals every week to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and serve high-quality food that meets the highest standards of taste, presentation, and nutrition.
  • Oversee and implement menu changes to ensure that our offerings are fresh, exciting, and aligned with customer preferences.
  • Identify opportunities to improve our food services and implement initiatives to drive growth and profitability.
  • Listen to and act on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services and meet the evolving needs of our clients and customers.
  • Support the creation of new menus and innovative food concepts that showcase our culinary expertise and creativity.
  • Represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image through excellent customer service and professional conduct.
  • Monitor inventory levels to ensure that our kitchens are well-stocked and equipped to meet the demands of our customers.
  • Oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.
  • Comply with all relevant Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations.

Requirements:
We are looking for a talented and experienced Executive Culinary Leader who possesses the following skills and qualifications:
  • Possesses a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent qualification in culinary arts.
  • Holds a Food Hygiene certificate and is committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in the kitchen.
  • Has experience supervising a team and driving performance improvements.
  • Has experience in a similar Chef role and is familiar with the education sector.
  • Is passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.

Benefits:
As a valued member of our team, you can expect to receive a competitive salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per year, depending on your experience and qualifications. Additionally, you will have access to comprehensive training and development programs, as well as opportunities for career advancement within our organization.

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