Executive Chef Leader

7 days ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Levy UK Full time

About the Role

As Senior Culinary Manager (Outside Catering), you will lead our mission to deliver exceptional culinary experiences for off-site events.

Collaborate with our talented culinary team to design innovative menus, oversee food preparation, and ensure flawless event execution—all while upholding the EICC's renowned standards of excellence.

This dynamic leadership role focuses on our outside catering operations while providing support to EICC's in-house events as needed. You'll inspire a cohesive team, manage resources effectively, and drive creativity and quality that exceed client expectations.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Leadership & Team Management: Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team while managing schedules to ensure high performance and retention.
  • Menu Planning & Development: Design seasonal menus, update offerings to reflect trends, and maintain quality, taste, and presentation.
  • Food Preparation & Quality Control: Oversee food preparation, enforce hygiene standards, and ensure consistency through regular quality checks.
  • Inventory & Cost Management: Manage inventory, control food costs, minimize waste, and negotiate with suppliers for optimal pricing.
  • Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to health and food safety regulations, maintain a safe kitchen environment, and keep accurate records.
  • Customer Engagement: Address customer feedback, resolve complaints, and collaborate with clients on menu tastings and personalized experiences.
  • Continuous Improvement & Event Management: Stay updated on culinary trends, drive efficiency, and execute high-standard catering for special events.

About You:

  • Proven Experience: Minimum 5 years in a senior chef role in high-volume catering or restaurant settings.
  • Leadership: Strong team management, including external agency chefs and kitchen staff.
  • Creativity: Ability to design innovative, high-quality dishes with strong presentation.
  • Budget Management & Organisational Skills: Proficient in managing budgets, controlling costs, and ensuring efficient kitchen operations.

The Role Offers:

  • £50,000 per annum
  • Meals on duty
  • Vodafone discounts
  • Pension scheme, life assurance, and employee assistance program
  • 23 days holiday + BH, birthday day off
  • Ongoing training, development, and career pathways
  • Professional subscriptions covered
  • Financial wellbeing programme and salary finance discounts

About Levy UK & Ireland

Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.

Focused on 'doing the right thing' for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.

We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.

We collaborate with some of the UK's most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.

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