Head of Food

Head of Food, Signature Group
Up to £70,000 - £75,000 Basic & Quarterly Bonus Scheme (up to 30%)
45-Hour PW, Edinburgh based, with Occasional Travel

We Serve Happiness

Signature Group operate a diverse portfolio of 20 venues across Scotland. We are all about great, authentic, inventive, and quality led food. In 2024 we are looking to add depth to our Food team. The primary focus of this role is to raise and drive operational standards throughout our estate.

As Head of Food, you will be operating at a strategic level.

You will be responsible for ensuring our menus and food offers are relevant to our customers, needs and occasions across our various venues.

You will create and own the menu development briefs, working alongside marketing, finance and venue GMs and Head Chefs. Guiding and leading the Head Chefs overseeing the menu development process as Head Chefs respond to the menu development briefs and as they develop dishes.

You will possess strong leadership skills with expertise in Kitchen Management and Menu Development. On trend with new dishes & flavours.

• You will assist procurement and tendering across group whilst acting a conduit for our suppliers.
• You will have knowledge of HACCP and running a comprehensive Food Safety system in a multi-site setting.
• You will be a natural at strategic planning, with the ability to demonstrate the execution of said plans.
• You will have first class organisational and communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire the team to produce food to the highest standards.
• You will manage the Food Team as well as the Head Chefs across the business, providing strong leadership and motivation.
• You will be passionate about food, demonstrating creativity and possess strong product knowledge.
  
  

The ideal candidate would understand restaurants/pubs/food but would work as the bridge between the Head Chefs and our marketing team. While you will have had kitchen experience in the past you may now be in a management role. To be successful you willunderstand and appreciate process as well as the importance of stakeholder management.

This role is 5 out of 7 days per week and whilst predominantly based in Edinburgh, on occasion you will be required to travel to our sites in Glasgow, Aberdeen, St Andrews or Stirling with Central Belt locations being most frequent. Ownership of your own vehicle would be an advantage.

Signature are committed to their people, and you will get all the training, guidance and support you need from our Senior Leadership Team.

Most importantly youll get:

Up to £75,000 Basic Salary + Quarterly Performance Related Bonus (up to 30%)

Staff discount ranging from 25% to 50%; 25% Cold Town Beer discount (thats ours!)

Staff Parties & Day off for your Birthday!

We look after our team and provide access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Signature Group believes in promoting a healthy work / life balance.

If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, apply today by sending in your CV including why you think you would be a great fit for the role.

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