About the Role
Regional Operations & Mobilisation Executive Chef - Camden, London
Main Purpose of Job
To offer first-class service across multiple locations through leading the mobilisation of new units, unit auditing, food safety programmes, and leading hands-on training and development for new and established chefs across all brands
Main Duties
1. To manage the mobilisation of new and refurbished units from a BOH perspective and work with local and office-based teams to ensure the smooth delivery of the food offered upon opening
2. Support with the kitchen design process for all units
3. To provide ongoing support for these units should it be required
4. To facilitate the training and development of both new and existing chefs and back-of-house team members
5. To complete back-of-house audits for both food safety and health & safety
6. To support the implementation and training of new unit teams across multiple locations
7. Work alongside NPD to update and develop brand operating manuals
8. Responsible for signing off all specification changes to unit menu’s and products
9. Offer day-to-day support to the bottom quartile of units
10. Attend cross-functional meetings where required
11. Work closely with the local OM’s to identify cost-saving or efficiency opportunities
Key Measurable
12. New unit back-of-house operations set up and trained by unit opening date
13. All kitchen team members trained to the correct standard pre-opening
14. Post-opening training and support
15. Quality and service visits completed in line with operational requirements.
16. Clear brand standards delivered and monitored
Skills/Knowledge Required
Essential:
17. A qualified chef with a suitable culinary experience
18. Extensive knowledge of kitchen workflows
19. Knowledge of the kitchen design process
20. Background in high-volume casual dining and/or coffee & bakery operations
21. Experience in menu development, costing and producing specs to target margins
22. Thorough understanding of food market trends
23. Genuine passion for food
24. Creative and innovative thinking
25. Results driven, organised, a self-starter; able to lead projects, coordinating with other
26. departments to ensure deadlines and quality expectations are met
27. Keen eye for detail – in both food presentation and in the administration required to develop
28. and launch products
29. Communication – good presentation and negotiation skills
30. IT skills – good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook required
There are a lot of reasons why SPP is a great place to work. Here are just a few of them.
31. A great career with access to continuous learning and development and the opportunity to study for an apprenticeship.
32. We take your development seriously, so this is a great place to get on in your career. You’ll have ongoing learning opportunities and access to online and face-to-face training, so you can achieve the career you want.
33. It’s an inclusive place where everyone’s welcome. We celebrate the individuality of our colleagues – because they’re what makes SSP, SSP.
34. Your Voice matters, and we’ll always welcome and listen to your ideas and opinions
35. We put your wellbeing first, and support is always available if you need it
36. Our colleagues are truly great people, so you can be confident that wherever you work in SSP, you’ll be in good company .
Our benefits include:
37. Award-winning training and development with access to apprenticeships
38. Up to 50% employee discount on a variety of SSP brands and franchises across the UK, including M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, Caffe Ritazza and many more!
39. Discounts on shopping, days out, health and wellbeing, cinemas and more!
40. UK pensions Plans
41. Share Incentive Plan (SIP)
42. Life assurance
43. Cycle to work scheme
44. Wellbeing support: Retail Trust
45. Family friendly leave
SSP are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.