Regional Operations & Mobilisation Executive Chef

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SSP, City of Westminster

Full time
U
Onsite working

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Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c538d67ef7d14d2fbb6fcadae477d1f0

SSP

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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
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

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.

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

Regional Operations & Mobilisation Executive Chef

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