We're The Restaurant Group (TRG for short) and we're one of the UK's biggest hospitality businesses. With over 40 years in the game, we are a significant player in the UK casual dining market, operating a number of renowned restaurants and pubs including Wagamama, Barburrito, and Brunning & Price. Our diverse portfolio of brands provides something for everyone, and we are proud to be TRG.
About the role
The Regional Food Development Chef role is to assist and mentor the management and development of all restaurant kitchen Teams in order to provide the required quality of food at a pace consistent with the environment and satisfying the needs of each business, whilst ensuring that company policies, procedures and standards are maintained. To operate in an ‘open’ style with the ability to drive the business from within each restaurant kitchen.
At all times the Regional Food Development Chef will need to demonstrate and deploy the 7 key business competencies expected for the effective operation of the role:
* Business Leadership
* Managing Ambiguity
* Decision Making
* Resource Management
* Setting Direction
* Communication & Influence
* Innovation & Change
* Commercial Acumen
Key responsibilities
* To assist the Head of Food & Drink Development as required to introduce, deliver and execute the food offering for all brand concepts and or projects
* To assist and coordinate the development and collation of manuals, guidelines and brand concept materials, whilst ensuring that the content is relevant and up to date with the respective brand
* To produce and deliver project scope documentation and food menu briefs in a timely manner and as to the business requirements
* To coordinate between all internal and external stakeholders required to review and sign-off all food and drink decisions and deliverables
* To coordinate with all restaurant suppliers as required, and to maintain any necessary relationships.
* To work with the restaurant teams on back of house equipment and operational requirements, ensuring efficient and effective operations in all Brand concepts and restaurants
* To communicate the TRG Concessions Food Standards policy and uphold the standards the brand adheres and aspires to throughout all restaurants
* To manage travel costs, whilst adhering to company guidelines
* To be responsible for food operations handover of the new concept, project or territory to the business support team. This will include the delivery of briefing packs and all other key materials.
* To attend internal meetings as required and to provide updates on any relevant area of responsibility upon request
* To enforce and comply with all company policies and procedures which are fundamental in maintaining effective performance, communication and good business reputation
* To enforce and comply with all statutory legislation and policy i.e. Food Hygiene and Fire, Health & Safety and to attend any training as requested by the company and required by law
Required Experience
* Minimum 18 months of multi-site experience in a food lead environment
* A full understanding of how to develop and deliver comprehensive business planning and monitoring disciplines
* A comprehensive working knowledge of Restaurants Back of House operations is essential
The Regional Food Development Chef needs to be a truly inspirational leader with excellent communication and influencing skills. Creative, strategic, forward-thinking individuals who thrive under pressure and have a real passion and talent for building strong teams. Displaying a relentless drive to continually move the business forward. The Regional Food Development Chef must have strong problem-solving skills and be genuine brand ambassadors for the TRG Concessions business.
What We Can Offer You:
* Up to 20% bonus
* Car Allowance
* Excellent benefits package including 30% discount for dine-in with friends and family and any of our TRG brands including wagamama's, Barburrito, Brunning and Price Pubs and any of our airport concessions
* Single Healthcare Cover
* Birthday meal on us
* Access to discount platform
* Health Assured
* Group Income Protection
* Life Assurance
* Wide range of apprenticeship opportunities for development and personal growth
We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all, where team members are valued for their unique perspectives. We are proud to celebrate our diverse voices! And we are a disability confident employer.
We want every candidate to have the opportunity to succeed, we will ask if you need any adjustments during the application and interview process to be your best!
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