Senior Culinary Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Culinary Operations Manager to lead our catering team at Compass UK & Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced chef to join our organisation and take on a senior leadership role.

In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our catering services, ensuring that we deliver high-quality food and excellent customer service to our clients. You will also play a key role in developing and implementing new menus and services to drive business growth and improve customer satisfaction.

As a Senior Culinary Operations Manager, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our kitchen teams, chefs, and other stakeholders to drive culinary innovation and excellence across the business. You will also be responsible for managing budgets, leading projects, and contributing to the development of our culinary strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious chef to take their career to the next level and make a real impact within our organisation.

Key Responsibilities
  • To oversee the day-to-day operations of our catering services, ensuring that we deliver high-quality food and excellent customer service to our clients.
  • To develop and implement new menus and services to drive business growth and improve customer satisfaction.
  • To manage budgets, lead projects, and contribute to the development of our culinary strategy.
  • To work closely with our kitchen teams, chefs, and other stakeholders to drive culinary innovation and excellence across the business.
Requirements
  • A degree or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g., culinary arts, hospitality management).
  • At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a senior leadership capacity.
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality food and excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Degree holder from University of Wolverhampton
Benefits
  • Competitive salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum.
  • Bonus scheme: up to 10% of annual salary.
  • Pension scheme: employer contributes 6% towards pension fund.
  • Overtime pay: time and a half.
  • Annual leave: 25 days per year.
  • Sick leave: up to 3 months per year.
Why Work for Us?

Compass UK & Ireland is a leading provider of catering services to schools, universities, and other educational institutions. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality food and excellent customer service, while providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for all our staff.

If you are a motivated and ambitious individual with a passion for food and customer service, we would love to hear from you



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