Head of Food Operations - Glasgow, United Kingdom - The Scotsman Group

The Scotsman Group

Verified Company

Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Ref:
SCO2635

Branch:
The Scotsman Group - Central Office

Location:
Head Office, Glasgow

Salary/Benefits:
Competitive Salary

Contract type:
Permanent

Hours:
Full Time

Hours per week:45

Posted date:20/03/2023

Closing date:03/05/2023

Scotsman Group is a privately owned and operated business which focusses on a bold brave approach to delivering customer experiences which challenge the status quo.

Our team of fearless leaders and bright go-getters help us realise our vision across a multitude of sectors including hospitality, retail and property development and design.

With such a dynamic spread of interests, we take a "people over paperwork" approach, and value people who aim high and innovate, no matter what their CV says about their career to date.

Scotsman Group can offer you truly unrivalled opportunity in terms of career progression as we continue to grow and diversify, and there has never been a better time to join us.

We are currently seeking a
Head of Food Operations to lead our team of Operation Support Chefs based across Scotland.

This is a key appointment, and as such we are seeking an exceptional individual who is passionate about food and has the ability to inspire our kitchen teams.

What is in it for you?
As part of Scotsman Hospitality, you will have access to the following benefits that include:

Wagestream
Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
Holiday purchase scheme after qualifying period.
30% off of food and cinema tickets in all of our venues across Scotland.
Hotel and Apartment discounts.
Access to Scotsman Perks Benefits Portal.
Flexible working opportunities.
Career development through our Scotsman Steps training programme.

Responsibilities:

Support the business with the strategic direction for the Food Teams.
Support the business with the tender process and through negotiations and consolidations and driving volume achieve the best price and proposition for the business.
Support sites in the running of the kitchen where an immediate need has occurred, which includes running the cook line and leading busy services.
Required to be able to cook and deliver a multitude of different styles of cooking and train these into venue teams.
Provide advice and training to Area Operations Chef's and management on improving GP profitability to ensure revenue is fully maximized.
Assist in driving the communication of all financial targets to Area Operations Chefs and ensure they fully understand the requirements.
Develop strong working relationships with venue teams, while motivating, leading, and encouraging performance excellence in BOH.
Work closely with Area Operations Chefs and Operations Managers to effectively fill Kitchen vacancies.
Support Area Operations in planning the succession of their teams to minimise recruitment and develop internal talent pipeline.
Support with the design of new or refurbished kitchens
To keep up to date with professional and technical culinary developments putting forward creative ideas to benefit the business.
Play a key role in supporting new venues and investments to ensure maximum return in investment.

Skills and Experience:

Advanced food hygiene.
NVQ in Professional Cookery and Food Preparation.
Previous operational experience of large branded hospitality business.
Proven track record of working in multisite management.
Excellent knowledge of all HACCP, COSHH and Health and Safety in the workplace.
Ability to manage weekly reporting of wages/GP's/Cash margin.
Excellent coaching skills.
Ability to identify issues, create/source solutions and make decisions.
Experience of kitchen design.

In return for the above, we offer our
Head of Food Operations a competitive salary, generous company benefits, and the opportunity to work for one of the most challenging and rewarding brands in Scotland.

Scotsman Hospitality is a privately owned and operated business which focusses on a bold and brave approach to delivering customer experiences which challenge the status quo.