Operational Culinary Lead

Operational Culinary Lead, TA5 Somerset £55k Our client is recruiting for a passionate, inspirational and food driven individual to take the lead at their high volume, high quality site based near Bridgwater, Somerset. The catering operation provides all food production for a multi-outlet site consisting of numerous cafes, retail shops and 2 main restaurants, 24/7. All food is high quality on a vast scale and the production kitchen can produce up to 6000 meals daily across the site. The role: As the Operational Culinary Lead, you will be Overseeing operational management of the culinary teams ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, production and service are consistently achieved Leading and managing a large team - including training and development Involved in menu planning, working alongside the NPD team to test menus and ensure quality Supporting the Managers in operations to drive the business forward What we're looking for: You, as the ideal candidate, would be Very experienced in culinary operations and knowledge Chef qualified (e.g., City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2) ideally with Food Safety Level 3 Highly experienced in Management and Leadership - proven ability in managing large catering teams Experienced in large-scale catering services, ideally in a multi-site and 24/7 operational setting Knowledgeable of Health & Safety in industrial catering, including Food Safety Management (FSM) and HACCP systems Strong in communication skills - able to engage and interact with a variety of people at all levels Flexible in approach to working hours/days Financially minded - able to undertake food production and catering management (e.g. stock control, budgets) Able to work under pressure and to deadlines whilst remaining calm and level headed Open minded with a can do, positive approach Interested? Then apply immediately or send your updated CV directly to (url removed) All candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK at the time of application INDLP

Location: Bridgwater, GB

Posted Date: 1/12/2025