Development and Mobilisation Chef - City of Westminster, United Kingdom - AJ Catering Staff

Description

We are looking for a dynamic, professional and experienced Development and Mobilisation Chef to join our team on the start of this exciting journey.

Purpose of the Post

To support the Executive Chef in developing and executing new food concepts, re-branding and mobilisation of new outlets and produce consistently high quality and inspiring food within gross profit percentages.

Assist the Executive Chef to plan and co-ordinate the kitchen team to ensure the provision of an effective and efficient service.

To conduct duties of the role in accordance with health and hygiene legislation and procedures. Assist with developing members of the kitchen team.

The post holder will support the Executive Chef in the development of culinary initiatives that contribute to the growth and overall strategic management and leadership of the entirety of creative cuisine delivered across all facilities.

The portfolio currently encompasses three restaurants serving over 1000 meals prepared on site daily, 18 cafes and outlets, an a la carte restaurant, two fine dining venues, all catering for internal events and the provision of all event catering for external commercial events, one bar serving food and the food provision for contracted services.

The Catering outlet sales budget totals over £9.1million with an associated food and beverage cost of sales of c£5million whilst events operate at nil subsidy to cover all costs with a budget of £3.5 million.

In addition, the post holder will support the Executive Chef in ensuring all operations meet and totally comply with statutory requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislation and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• To support the development of products and menus targeted to a range of price points, restaurants, and chilled pre-packaged food as well as tailoring them to the skill sets available to deliver them.
• To be dynamically involved in menu development and food presentation and ensuring that updated and accurate costing of all dishes and products are prepared and maintained, followed and updated in the FnB system.
• Support the Executive Chef to develop new ideas to refresh the food offering to enable the facility to maximise opportunities. Demonstrate the ability to come up with creative ideas in line with current and future food trends and translate them to exciting and appealing menu and food offers.
• Perform audits as directed by Executive Chef to ensure total compliance across all food operations with statutory requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislation and procedures including associated reporting and managing all onsite visits by the Environmental Health Office Council.
• To support the Executive Chef in the counting of stock and analysing of variances.
• To promote and encourage environmental improvement initiatives, as appropriate within the business.
• To act as an ambassador for equal opportunities ensuring that the team acts in accordance with all policies and procedures.

Conclusion:
In sum, this role offers a stimulating and rewarding environment that's fast-paced and challenging.

So if you have previous experience in Catering/Kitchen Management with high volume, multi-site experience in large establishments, you'll find ample room for growth and progression here.

Join us on this journey of professional development and achievement