Culinary Innovation Leader

5 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Elior Full time
About Elior

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across diverse sectors.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Culinary Innovation Leader to join our team. This role will be responsible for driving financial growth through cost control, culinary excellence, improving merchandising, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating results within the chef teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop training and support materials to drive compliance to Octopus or other agreed initiatives
  • Proactively identify problem sites and work with operations and other functions to improve financial and operational performance
  • Take on food-related projects and manage cross-functional food initiatives
  • Provide a collaborative approach for client group and wider stakeholders by working with Marketing & Promotions Managers and Executive Chefs to provide effective and innovative ongoing solutions in line with the annual marketing calendar
Requirements
  • Proven leadership ability
  • Genuine interest in customer service excellence
  • Catering experience with chef skills (contract catering is desirable)
Benefits
  • FREE On-Site Lunches: Savor delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
  • Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
  • Term Time Holidays: Offering you flexibility
  • Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
  • Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
  • Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
  • Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
  • Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
  • Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme
Estimated Salary: £28,000 per annum

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