Job description: 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 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 Support with the kitchen design process for all units To provide ongoing support for these units should it be required To facilitate the training and development of both new and existing chefs and back-of-house team members To complete back-of-house audits for both food safety and health & safety To support the implementation and training of new unit teams across multiple locations Work alongside NPD to update and develop brand operating manuals Responsible for signing off all specification changes to unit menu’s and products Offer day-to-day support to the bottom quartile of units Attend cross-functional meetings where required Work closely with the local OM’s to identify cost-saving or efficiency opportunities Key Measurable New unit back-of-house operations set up and trained by unit opening date All kitchen team members trained to the correct standard pre-opening Post-opening training and support Quality and service visits completed in line with operational requirements. Clear brand standards delivered and monitored Skills/Knowledge Required Essential: A qualified chef with a suitable culinary experience Extensive knowledge of kitchen workflows Knowledge of the kitchen design process Background in high-volume casual dining and/or coffee & bakery operations Experience in menu development, costing and producing specs to target margins Thorough understanding of food market trends Genuine passion for food Creative and innovative thinking Results driven, organised, a self-starter; able to lead projects, coordinating with other departments to ensure deadlines and quality expectations are met Keen eye for detail – in both food presentation and in the administration required to develop and launch products Communication – good presentation and negotiation skills 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. A great career with access to continuous learning and development and the opportunity to study for an apprenticeship. 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. It’s an inclusive place where everyone’s welcome. We celebrate the individuality of our colleagues – because they’re what makes SSP, SSP. Your Voice matters, and we’ll always welcome and listen to your ideas and opinions We put your wellbeing first, and support is always available if you need it 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: Award-winning training and development with access to apprenticeships 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 Discounts on shopping, days out, health and wellbeing, cinemas and more UK pensions Plans Share Incentive Plan (SIP) Life assurance Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing support: Retail Trust 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.