Executive Culinary Director

3 days ago


Winchester, United Kingdom Chartwells Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Culinary Director to lead our culinary team in creating exceptional food experiences for our clients and customers. This is a full-time position, contracted to 40 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service, with a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and experience supervising a team. They will also have a flexible approach to working and be able to represent the company and maintain a positive brand image.

This role involves preparing delicious food, overseeing menu changes, identifying opportunities to improve food services, and supporting the creation of new menus and creative food concepts. The successful candidate will also be responsible for monitoring inventories, overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities, and complying with food handling, hygiene, and health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Preparing high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
  • Overseeing and implementing menu changes to ensure consistency and excellence
  • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services and contribute to business growth
  • Listening to customer feedback and acting on it to consistently improve our food services
  • Supporting the creation of new menus and innovative food concepts
  • Representing the company and maintaining a positive brand image
  • Monitoring inventory levels to maintain efficient stock management
  • Ensuring kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards are met
  • Complying with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations
About Us

Chartwells is a leading food service company committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive. We strive to build a culture that values diversity, equality, and respect for all employees. Our mission is to provide exceptional food experiences that delight our clients and customers.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for learning and development. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding food and exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you.



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