Culinary Operations Manager

5 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Compass Group UK Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Culinary Operations Manager to lead our food innovation efforts in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Food Quality and Safety: Develop and implement high-quality food production processes, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  2. Menu Development: Collaborate with our culinary team to design and execute innovative menu concepts that meet customer needs and expectations.
  3. Chef Management: Lead and motivate a team of chefs to deliver exceptional food quality and service standards.
  4. Cost Control: Monitor and manage kitchen expenses, implementing cost-saving initiatives to optimize profitability.
  5. Supply Chain Management: Source and procure high-quality ingredients and supplies, maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
About Us

As part of Compass Group UK, you will be joining a leading foodservice provider, serving customers in around 6,000 venues nationwide. We offer competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for learning and development, making us one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Benefits
  • Free meals
  • Onsite car parking
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
  • Travel discounts
  • Discounts on food shopping
  • Cash rewards


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