Head of Kitchen Development

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Property department
for a full time Head of Kitchen Development on a Secondment/Fixed
Term Basis for c12 months as Maternity Cover.  Here at Mitchells
& Butlers, we are at the heart of hospitality with over 1,600 sites we’re
the home of some of the nation’s favourite restaurants, bustling bars, cosy
country pubs and the local you didn’t know we owned.  If you’re as
passionate about Kitchen Development and hospitality as we are, we want to hear
from you

In this varied and challenging role, you will be principally accountable to the
Director of Building & Kitchen Development for the design, coordination
& execution of Kitchen equipment & layout for aligned brands across all
investment types as part of the M&B Development Capital Plan

Additionally,
you will be in support of Kitchen matters across M&B related to
Maintenance, Health & Safety, Food Safety and Operational strategic
requirements, ensuring all activity is to be delivered safely, to budget, at
the agreed quality expected, and on programme.

Leading a
team of 4 direct reports and a wider team of 8, you will partner with other Heads of Department from within and outside of the Property
Function. Alongside this your role will liaise and Operational Teams and with
other key operational support Teams. Additionally, this role involves extensive
management, leadership & coordination of all related external supply chain,
inclusive of services relating to Kitchen Design & Kitchen Equipment
Suppliers/Manufacturers.

This is a mobile role, with a flexible approach to travel required to
our sites across the UK.

What’s in it for me?

• 
  
• Company Car or Car Allowance
  
• Private medical plan- to help keep you and
  your loved ones safe and secure  
  
• Hybrid working – to fit around the other
  important things in life   
  
• Love eating out? You'll love it even more with
  a massive 33% discount across all our brands, so whether its steak night
  at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery we’ve got you
  covered.  
  

On top of all this, we offer; a pension, 26 days paid holiday, plus bank
holidays, high-street shopping discounts and an online wellbeing hub.

What will I be doing?

Management

• Lead, manage and coach the Lead
  Kitchen Development Managers and their subsequent teams ensuring that they all
  adhere to providing safe, ergonomic and commercially viable kitchen designs.
  Providing our front line teams the opportunity to deliver the best guest
  experience and an environment they are proud to work in whilst maintaining
  Company and Departmental processes and procedures.
• Direct management of
  Building & Kitchen Development Assistant role to support the overall
  Kitchen Development strategy and Sustainability initiatives.
• Direct and manage external
  specialist consultancy for new concept and equipment innovation.
• Always ensure that Company
  and Departmental policies are being adhered to and regularly audit works that
  are carried out by the Kitchen Design Managers and their Virtual Teams.
• Lead the Ignite approved
  annual Ideal Kitchen Design Layout review with six stakeholders Food Safety,
  Health & Safety, Maintenance, Food Development, Culinary Education and
  Operations supported by Lead Kitchen Design Managers, Kitchen Design Managers
  for MAB Board approval.
• Update and maintain
  Equipment Schedule Matrix for productivity, capacity management, ergonomics,
  safety, delivery of offer and life cycle economics (Capex & Maintenance)
  for ongoing review with MAB Board approval.
• Cascade Equipment Schedule
  Matrix output to cross functional independencies to promote best practice and
  influence strategic thinking.   
• Proactively support Company
  wide innovation through equipment innovation and design principles.
• Proactively engage and
  contribute to MAB’s science-based targets to Net Zero to include GoGreen
  initiatives in other areas outside of Kitchen Design but relevant to Kitchen
  Development.
• Continue to maintain and
  develop sustainability strategy through “No Planet B” Equipment recycling
  programme.
• Create and maintain Scope of
  Works for Kitchen Contractors for use with contracts.
• Input into SLAs for Catering
  Equipment Suppliers via Head of Procurement when required.
• Manage and execute
  Operational Requests via Divisional Property Execs whilst verifying equipment
  requested is in line with Ideal Kitchen Design Layout. 
• Responsible for allocation
  of Kitchen Contractors for all investments ensuring projects are deliverable
  for external teams. 
• Continually lead strategic
  reviews of Capital expenditure of Catering equipment versus operational
  requests and advise best utilisation of such.
• Accountable for Profit
  Driver & Adhoc Capital expenditure attributed to Catering Equipment &
  Design as part of the approval process through Divisional Property Execs and
  PDC. Additionally oversee reactive safety incidents  to include RIDDOR and support Insurance Team
  as appropriate.
• Support and aid the MAB
  Procurement team with the strategic approach to Kitchen Equipment expenditure
  including product and specification reviews in collaboration with Building
  Services, Reactive Maintenance and Food Trading.

Delivery

• Work with the Director of Building & Kitchen Development to secure
  approval in good time for Projects in line with the Company requirements and
  the principals contained in the Development Capital Plan.
• Manage the overall delivery of the Plan within budget, to the correct
  quality and to programme.
• Formulate and deliver standard ways of working inclusive of all
  documentation produced internally and externally for all investment types to
  include all branded Ideal Kitchen Design Layouts. 
• Produce concise update to the Exec in support of changes to Ideal
  Kitchen Design Layout by brand inclusive of costs ahead of input into Capital
  Plan benchmarking.
• Work to ensure that all Kitchen elements of projects are completed
  Defect Free. Where problems are anticipated effectively communicate to all
  relevant parties in a timely manner.
• Actively seek cost reductions and be accountable for the Ideal Kitchen
  Layouts and Kitchen Benchmark for all brands and consistently seek to always
  deliver low cost/high value solutions.
• Identify equipment innovations opportunities in line with current
  operations and Kitchens of the future for improved performance, efficiency,
  productivity and reduction in maintenance, energy & carbon omissions.
• All procurement is in line with the Departments strategies.
• Accuracy of the Development Events Schedule must be always maintained
  and internal Capital Plan Programmes.
• Visit key external Kitchen Equipment suppliers & Kitchen Contractors
  for regular relationship building to ensure the smooth delivery of all
  investment types and request support from Building Services when appropriate.
• Support and engage with any Kitchen relating Ignite initiatives
  including Delivery and Dark Kitchens.
• Integral to New Concept Design through Kitchen Equipment & Kitchen
  Design working to support Director of Building Development and Key Function
  & Operation Heads.
• Regularly meet with Key Support Functions to include Health &
  Safety, Food Safety, Food Development and 
  Culinary Education.

Cost
Management.

• Proactively manage the overall annual Capital Budgets and site-specific
  exceptions for Kitchens in conjunction with the Head of Cost and Finance.
• Proactively involved with annual Commercial Kitchen contractors
  tendering and management of contracts in conjunction with Head of
  Procurement.  
• Complete thorough reviews of the Kitchen Contractors throughout the year
  inclusive of quotes, performance data and feedback to ensure best performance
  and value in projects is maintained through individual visits and annual Forum.  
• Complete Project by Project Review of the individual costs amongst
  periodic reviews with Lead Kitchen Development Managers.
• Management of the Profit Driver & Adhoc Capital Budget for Kitchen
  Equipment post approval from Divisional Director at Divisional Property Exec.

What do I need?

• 
  
• Operational experience and knowledge of
  Commercial Kitchen Design & Ergonomics.
  
• Expert in Commercial Kitchen Equipment
  specifications
  
• Proven Project Management experience
  
• Understanding of Kitchen Ventilation,
  Mechanical & Electrical systems & food safety legislation.
  
• Working knowledge of technical drawings
  associated with Kitchen Design.
  
• Appreciation of construction and
  building legislation and technologies.
  
• Problem solver and driven for
  continuous improvement.
  
• Demonstrated leadership and
  motivational skills.
  
• Clear and concise methods of
  communication and presentation.
  
• Proficient in all Microsoft programmes
  with a key focus on Excel.
  
• The ability to deal with multiple tasks
  at any one time.
  
• Self-motivator. 
  
• UK Driving Licence
  

As this is a mobile role, you will be required to
be flexible regarding nationwide travel, and weekday overnights stays based on
role requirements

Qualifications;

• 
  
• At least 5 years experience of related area of
  expertise.
  
• Advanced Food Hygiene or equivalent
  
• Appropriate Industry recognised qualification.
  
  

Closing Date: 11.59pm on Sunday 7th
July.