Job Purpose
To lead the innovation and development of food
Duties and Responsibilities
- To act as an ambassador and ‘champion’ the quality of food across all venues
- To audit and report on the standards of food quality, taste and presentation in all venues
- To work closely with the Directors when tendering for new business in regards to menu innovation, pricing policies, food innovation and food origins
- As part of the tender, to present food innovation to potential Clients and carry out any menu tastings as part of the ‘bid’ process
- To develop all menus according to the seasonal calendar and any venue contractual requirements
- To inspire innovation from venue head chefs and implement ideas
- To develop venue head chefs and actively promote through national competitions and awards
- To ensure all menus dishes are styled and specified for each venue and that the Senior Management Team understand the presentation standards
- To research, experience, feedback and promote innovation within similar industry sectors
- To provide culinary instruction or demonstrate culinary techniques to head chefs
- To understand the brand values and ensure menus and products are maintained accordingly
- Analysis of customer feedback relating to food and addressing any points with venue head chefs
- Attend client lunch and dinner events and represent as an ambassador and role model
- Attend Client meetings where applicable adding value in development meetings
- To communicate effectively with clients, verbally face to face and in writing
- Responsible for holding and recording details of client meetings
- Responsible for communicating weekly activities via the weekly report
- Responsible for effectively communicating with staff on all levels
- Undertake regular performance review meetings with the venue head chefs
- Sales and Marketing
- Health and Safety
- Finance Reporting & Planning
- Ensure correct food pricing on tender documentation
- Ensure all venues adhere to costed menus
- Undertake any reasonable duties as dictated by Deputy Managing Director and Managing Director that are within skills and capabilities