Executive Culinary Director

About the Opportunity

Aramark is a world leading organisation in the hospitality industry, and we are currently looking for an experienced Executive Culinary Director to join our team at Alanbrooke Barracks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the culinary operation and provide support to the production team
• Direct the preparation and duties of duty chefs, commis chefs, beverage assistants, and other kitchen staff
• Arrange on and off duties for all staff, ensuring a great work-life balance, and manage cover for holidays
• Ensure strict adherence to EHO guidelines and systems, monitor sanitation practices, and maintain high standards and regulations
• Function work and planning up to silver service level food, cooking and preparing meals ready for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, supporting one another and communicating effectively
• Follow recipe cards to prepare, cook, and serve a range of meals, completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence
• Assist with deliveries, stock checks, placing food orders, and maintaining kitchen records
• Share responsibility with the Chef Manager/Catering Manager for checking, probing, and signing all food deliveries, monitoring and recording temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serveries
• Contribute to daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans, and demonstrate full knowledge of all menu items served
• Manage production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage, acting as a trainer/coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks, and undertaking relevant training as required

Requirements:

• Diploma or NVQ Level 2/3 in a related field, or equivalent experience working in a busy kitchen environment
• Previous experience in a similar contract catering environment
• Good understanding of food production methods, IT skills, technical communication, and Microsoft packages
• Impeccable leadership skills, ability to organise time and workload, thorough attention to detail, and commitment to delivering exceptional results
• Demonstrated awareness and knowledge of allergens and their impact
• Desirable: driving license and access to own transport

About Us

Aramark is a world leading organisation that provides premium services to major clients across various sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional experiences through innovation, teamwork, and dedication.

What We Offer

• Annual salary of £30,346.72
• Full-time position, 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7
• Varying shifts from 9am - 5.30pm
• Discounted meals on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Free use of on-site gym
• Free uniform provided
• NEST pension contribution and Life insurance
• Generous holiday entitlement increasing after 3 full years of service
• Cycle to work and Refer a friend scheme
• Apprenticeship schemes available for career progression
• A wide range of perks, including MyStaffShop discounts, Nest pension, Life assurance, online e-learning, and more