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Executive Culinary Director

2 months ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Young's Full time

About The Citygate

A historic landmark in the heart of Exeter, The Citygate is a testament to the city's rich history and heritage. As a proud member of the Youngs pub company, we're dedicated to serving high-quality, premium food that showcases the best of British cuisine.

Our kitchen team is at the forefront of our operation, and we're seeking an exceptional Executive Culinary Director to lead them. This is a unique opportunity to develop and grow with our 'Ramily', a progressive and welcoming team that's passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.

We offer a great work-life balance, with benefits including:

  • Birthday off
  • Team parties
  • Free food on shift

We also offer discounted Food and Drink for all our Team throughout the whole Youngs estate, making it the perfect spot for a weekend getaway.

What We Offer Our Executive Culinary Directors

  • Full autonomy to create menus and specials
  • Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes
  • Culinary masterclasses covering topics such as Game, Butchery, and Shellfish
  • Inspirational food trips with top-quality suppliers
  • Chef Forums with other Executive Culinary Directors to inspire and develop
  • Free meals
  • 20% discount in all Young's pubs and hotels
  • Share save Scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • 28 Days Holiday per year

Requirements

We're looking for an experienced leader who can inspire a team, bring out the potential, and lead by example. You'll need to:

  • HAVE experience championing excellent service through quality food either as an Executive Culinary Director or in a similar position
  • Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team
  • Be an active hands-on team player with excellent communication skills
  • Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training, and all health and safety effectively at all times
  • Be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
  • Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
  • Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front-of-house teams

Salary

£45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience. A competitive salary that reflects your skills and expertise.