Culinary Director

1 month ago


Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom Banana Tree Full time

Banana Tree, a leading Pan-Asian restaurant chain, is seeking an experienced and talented Culinary Director to join our team.

About the Role

As a key member of our senior management team, you will be responsible for driving culinary excellence across our network of restaurants. Your expertise in oriental/pan-Asian cuisine and passion for quality food production will inspire and motivate our kitchen teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years' experience as a Head Chef, preferably with a background in high-volume, fast-paced environments. A full training and development program will be provided to support your growth and success within the company.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead by example, demonstrating exceptional culinary skills and attention to detail in all aspects of kitchen operations.
  • Develop and implement innovative menu concepts that align with our brand values and appeal to diverse customer tastes.
  • Maintain excellent standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene throughout our restaurants.
  • Collaborate with our operational teams to achieve labour cost and food cost targets.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience. Additional benefits include:

  • 50% off food and drink across all Banana Tree owned restaurants.
  • Delicious free meals when working.
  • Merlin Entertainment Discount.
  • Opportunities to train and grow with our Training Academy and access to free online courses.
  • Performance-related incentives.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Vouchers, discounts, and cashback across a range of retail, entertainment, and travel partners.
  • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your wages ahead of pay date.
  • Financial wellbeing tools.
  • We Care program including: 24/7 virtual GP, second medical opinion, mental health support, counselling, Get Fit Program, healthy diet support.
  • Discounted gym memberships.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme.

This is a full-time position with evening and weekend work. If you are a motivated individual who thrives on quality and discipline in the kitchen, we encourage you to apply.



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