Executive Culinary Director

11 hours ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Rockfish Restaurants Full time

Rockfish Restaurants: A leading name in the restaurant industry, Rockfish is expanding its senior kitchen operations and seeking an experienced Executive Culinary Director. This dynamic leader will oversee multiple locations in the Exeter & East Devon area, inspiring our kitchen teams to deliver exceptional quality and service.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Operations Management:
  1. Efficient Kitchen Operations: Oversee ordering, stock levels, and waste control to ensure maximum efficiency and profitability.
  • Hands-On Leadership:
  1. Lead by Example: Manage your own time effectively, working across lunch and dinner shifts and peak periods, influencing the delivery of the Rockfish experience.
  • Staff Management:
  1. Holiday Planning: Approve head chefs' holidays, ensuring adequate relief support during absences and planning holidays to avoid peak periods.
  2. Recruitment: Recruit lead roles within kitchens, ensuring proactive succession planning for business growth.
  • Training and Development:
  1. Induction and Support: Deliver induction and ongoing support for new head chefs and kitchen management, utilizing company training systems and checklists.
  2. Chef Development: Coach and mentor chefs at all levels to fulfill their potential, planning achievable goals and managing performance.
  • Scheduling and Compliance:
  1. Schedule Creation: Prepare schedules two weeks in advance, adjusting for seasonal demand and ensuring operational soundness within budget.
  2. Performance Management: Maintain discipline and manage the performance of management teams, providing regular feedback and conducting annual reviews.
  • Quality Control:
  1. Food Preparation: Ensure all chefs prepare food to the highest standards as defined by Rockfish specifications, using prep lists and guidance.
We Offer:
  • Growth Opportunities:
  1. Competitive Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, plus travel expenses from home site.
  • Flexible Hours:
  1. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible hours with 40 hours in winter months and 48 hours in summer months.
  • Employee Benefits:
  1. Dining Benefits: 50% off all food when you dine at any Rockfish Restaurant, and free meals when working.
  2. Holiday Benefits: Christmas off, 28 days holiday per year, birthdays off, and additional paid maternity and paternity leave.
  • Requirements:
  1. Experience: Proven experience in a similar leadership role overseeing kitchens across multiple locations.
  2. Mentoring Skills: Strong ability to mentor and develop kitchen teams.
  3. Travel Requirements: Must have own car and be able to travel.


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