Operational Culinary Lead, TA5 Somerset £55k
Our client is recruiting for a passionate, inspirational and food driven individual to take the lead at their high volume, high quality site based near Bridgwater, Somerset.
The catering operation provides all food production for a multi-outlet site consisting of numerous cafes, retail shops and 2 main restaurants, 24/7. All food is high quality on a vast scale and the production kitchen can produce up to 6000 meals daily across the site.
The role:
As the Operational Culinary Lead, you will be
* Overseeing operational management of the culinary teams ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, production and service are consistently achieved
* Leading and managing a large team - including training and development
* Involved in menu planning, working alongside the NPD team to test menus and ensure quality
* Supporting the Managers in operations to drive the business forward
What we're looking for:
You, as the ideal candidate, would be
* Very experienced in culinary operations and knowledge
* Chef qualified (e.g., City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2) ideally with Food Safety Level 3
* Highly experienced in Management and Leadership - proven ability in managing large catering teams
* Experienced in large-scale catering services, ideally in a multi-site and 24/7 operational s...