Executive Culinary Director

3 weeks ago


Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time £35,000
About the Role

We are seeking a talented Executive Culinary Director to join our team in Durham. As the Head of Kitchen Operations, you will be responsible for planning, organising, innovating and directing the preparation and cooking of food to ensure the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times.

The salary for this position is up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience). You will also enjoy meal provided while on duty, financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products, Aviva Digi care - Free annual healthcare check, Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family, Pension scheme and Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards, Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work), Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards and On-going training & development and career pathways.

Responsibilities
  • Plan, organise, innovate and direct the preparation and cooking of food to ensure the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times.
  • Drive ours and our clients' sustainability mission to be net zero by 2030.
  • Create a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed, supported and developed.
  • Focus on service execution and delivery excellence at all times.
  • Drive sales through menu planning and promotions.
  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining high levels of cleanliness, food safety, Health and Safety, COSHH within the kitchen.
  • Maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets.
  • Maintain the centre of excellence in food and customer service.


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