Culinary Director

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Executive Chef at DO & CO. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for leading our kitchen operations and ensuring that our high-end cuisine meets the highest standards of quality and excellence.

• Team Leadership: Manage, motivate, and develop a team of culinary professionals to ensure they are equipped to deliver exceptional service and high-quality cuisine.
• Culinary Operations: Work closely with our culinary teams to break down dishes into components, maintain and update ERP systems, and review and input recipe, pricing, and galley plans data.
• Menu Planning: Create delivery plans (menus) and galley plans (packing plans) and input them into our system.
• Inventory Management: Calculate and review Bill of Materials (BOM) and ensure accurate inventory levels.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve operations and production-related issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Reporting: Assist in producing operational reports as requested.
• Leadership: Demonstrate forward-thinking leadership, always looking to exceed targets and expectations, and create new ways of working to improve processes and data collection across the business.
• Relationship Building: Maintain good working relationships with all DO & CO family members, partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Accountability: Take responsibility for all actions, support the team, and celebrate successes as a family.

• Culinary Expertise: Passion for high-end cuisine, love for food, and motivation to deliver exceptional service.
• Leadership Skills: Well-presented, professional individual with a can-do, positive attitude that indulges in team success.
• Change Management: Ability to be a positive change champion for DO & CO, self-motivated, and resilient to a changing environment.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and precise record-keeping skills.
• Communication: Clear and engaging communicator with strong written and verbal English skills.
• Adaptability: Flexible in the way you think, making decisions efficiently, and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our partners and the DO & CO family.
• Technical Skills: Experience in using Navision or similar ERP systems across multiple industries, including high-end food retailers, hospitality, or events. Must have high-end food or recipes experience.
• Reporting Skills: Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and working experience of producing reports.
• Availability: Flexibility in regards to work availability is essential, as the Operation runs 7 days a week, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Eligibility: Right to work in the UK.

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals
• Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
• A business where you can have a real impact, we're not afraid of new ideas
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

DO & CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.