Culinary Innovation Specialist

1 month ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
Sodexo Live Opportunity

We're seeking a highly skilled Culinary Innovation Specialist to join our team at the Nottingham Forrest Football Club. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for driving the venue's culinary delivery, ensuring our client's expectations are always exceeded.

Your primary objective will be to develop food offer strategies aligned with consumer needs and market trends. You will work closely with the Executive Head Chef and Head Chef to drive innovation, while maintaining food safety compliance.

As a creative and collaborative individual, you will be involved in creating, testing, and presenting exciting menu designs at client tastings. You will be able to speak passionately about each dish, showcasing your expertise and passion for culinary excellence.

We're experience makers and food fanatics. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you have a passion for food and want to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Delivery of consistent levels of service, within the Company's standards, to support contract specifications, service offer and agreed performance, qualitative and financial targets
  • Compliance to company and statutory regulations relating to safe systems of work, health and safety, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH
  • Development of supplier relationships to support the business strategy
  • Development and succession planning of culinary talent
  • Presentation of menu designs at relevant client tastings

The Ideal Candidate:

We're looking for a proactive and empowered Chef with a creative approach to food and a passion for delivering exceptional experiences. Experience working in high-volume, large venues, catering for major events or large-scale banqueting operations is essential. You must also be available to work 5 days over 7, including some evenings and weekends.

We value candidates with:
  • A Fine dining background gained in hotels, restaurants or contract catering
  • Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to build strong working relationships
  • Financial awareness and understanding of a food profit and loss account

What We Offer:

In return for your commitment and hard work, we offer a salary of up to £32,000 plus access to our extensive benefits package, which includes contributory pension scheme, buy and sell holiday scheme, volunteering days via our charity partner STOP HUNGER, and numerous voluntary benefits.
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