Executive Culinary Director

3 weeks ago


North East, United Kingdom Eurest Full time
Job Title: Executive Culinary Director

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Executive Culinary Director to lead our dedicated catering team in Durham. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving sustainability efforts to achieve net zero by 2030.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Head Chef in contract catering and a passion for hospitality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting, and food costing is essential.

About the Role:
  • Servicing breakfast, lunch, dinner, hospitality, vending, hospitality, and retail.
  • Plan, organise, innovate, and direct the preparation and cooking of food to enhance the company's reputation for quality.
  • Create a positive kitchen environment where team members feel valued, supported, and developed.
  • Maintain service execution and delivery excellence at all times.
  • Increase sales through menu planning and promotions.
  • Implement and maintain high levels of cleanliness, food safety, health and safety, and COSHH within the kitchen.
Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Meal provided while on duty.
  • Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products.
  • Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on medical treatments.
  • Pension scheme and Life Assurance.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Recognition awards.
  • Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work).
  • Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Salary: £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

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