Business Development Chef to join a growing food team making a real impact on the success of Impact Food Group.
Delivered by its distinct and industry-leading brands; Innovate, Cucina and Chapter One, the company caters for over 350,000 students across 600+ sites with continued growth year on year.
The Business Development Chef will report to the Food Director and be responsible for:
* Preparing and presenting sales pitches in their region and supporting neighboring presentations.
* Retention – supporting with added value and business retention pitches, including auditing and development plans for sites.
The ideal candidate will have:
* A formal culinary qualification NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent with 3 years' experience in a similar role.
* Computer literacy, Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint), and catering management systems.
* A strong understanding of menu/concept development, cost controls, and operations.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
* Ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve high performance.
The company offers:
* Competitive salary
* Bonus payable upon team hitting target
* 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
* Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities
* An employee wellbeing platform
* Access to a salary sacrifice electric car scheme
* IFG rewards for high-street discounts
* Annual Summer Party with company awards
Additional details:
* IFG is committed to the safeguarding of children and requires an enhanced DBS check for successful candidates.
* We are a committed equal opportunities employer and offer confidential support for the interview process.