Role Overview
We are seeking an exceptional Regional Culinary Lead to join our team at BaxterStorey UK. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our culinary operations in the central region, driving excellence in food preparation, presentation, and service.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Head of Food in delivering our obsessed manifesto across the region.
* Provide strong culinary leadership and expertise to multiple locations, ensuring adherence to quality standards, recipes, and culinary guidelines.
* Collaborate with culinary teams to develop innovative and appealing menus that meet customer preferences, dietary restrictions, and regional market trends.
* Train, mentor, and motivate culinary staff to achieve excellence in food preparation, presentation, and service.
* Maintain strict quality control standards across all locations, ensuring consistency, taste, and presentation of dishes.
* Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
* Manage food and labor costs within budgetary constraints.
* Foster strong relationships with other departments to align goals, streamline processes, and ensure a cohesive approach.
* Stay updated on culinary trends, emerging techniques, and new ingredients.
Requirements
* Proven experience within a demanding kitchen at the relevant level.
* Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or above.
* Strong leadership and communication skills.
* Ability to negotiate and build relationships with suppliers.
About Us
BaxterStorey UK is a leading hospitality company dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences. We strive for better, never settle, never compromise, and never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.
Our Values
We are guided by our values of being Always Visionary, Wholeheartedly Positive, Completely Collaborative, and Forever Conscious. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued.