Culinary Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
Job Overview

Sodexo is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Culinary De Partie to join our team at Clifton College. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of food and beverage operations, including labor, food, and stock expenses. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the highest quality of food and service standards are maintained, while also fostering a vibrant and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
  • Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
  • Control the complete catering operation, including labor, food, and stock expenses.
  • Manage and optimize all costs that are under your control.
  • Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors, and students.
  • Manage the creation and development of menus.
  • Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.

Requirements:

  • Experience working in a professional kitchen, with a proven track record as a Chef de Partie or similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures. Experience in preparing diverse cuisines is a plus.
  • Ability to develop and present innovative and appealing dishes that cater to a variety of tastes and dietary requirements.
  • Experience in supervising and training junior staff, with excellent team collaboration and communication skills.
  • A meticulous approach to food preparation, hygiene, and safety standards.
  • Willingness to adapt to changing menus and dietary needs, working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • A genuine enthusiasm for cooking and a commitment to providing high-quality dining experiences for students, staff, or visitors.
  • Hold basic food handling skills certification.

What We Offer:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support.
  • Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
  • The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
  • Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
  • A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
  • Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
  • Flexible and dynamic work environment.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Full training and full protective uniform supplied.


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