Culinary Team Lead

1 day ago


Ocean Village, United Kingdom ESS Full time
About Our Company

As a leading provider of food and support services, ESS operates across various sectors, including Defence, Government, and Energy. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and supporting the growth and development of our colleagues.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of culinary professionals, overseeing catering operations, and ensuring exceptional customer service. This includes preparing delicious food, supervising teams, managing inventory and budgets, communicating with line managers, and representing ESS.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

  1. Preparation of high-quality food products
  2. Supervision of culinary and catering teams to maintain excellent food and service standards
  3. Efficient management of in-unit catering operations, including inventory and budget control
  4. Regular communication with line managers to monitor KPIs and targets
  5. Representation of ESS and maintenance of a positive brand image
  6. Liaison between customers and culinary teams to ensure exceeding expectations
  7. Support and training of teams to excel in their roles
  8. Implementation and review of Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in catering, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.



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