Job Details
Key responsibilities
• Develop and plan innovative menus that are in line with client and customer expectations on site for all events and outlets
• Lead, develop and mentor a large kitchen team
• Ensure that budgetary targets are achieved on site through a thorough understanding of GP, GP%, selling price, cost price, margin, mark up and calculation of menu costs through recipes.
• Work with Head Chef where necessary to plan menus and prepare food in order to minimise wastage
• To fully understand and interpret the Company of Cooks brand in terms of food and food service
• To oversee the preparation of all food, ensuring it meets the highest standards as expected by the customer, the RHS and other stakeholders.
• To ensure food is seasonal, of known provenance and where possible sourced locally.
• To seek customer feedback during service and use the information to develop the food and food service offering
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Someone with a desire and passion to cook with fresh quality ingredients sources from local producers
- We are looking for someone who is willing to always push culinary boundaries
- A leader who will train, nurture, and develop future talent within the business
- Has significant exposure to a variety of different commercial kitchens
- Extensive experience within the contract catering industry is preferred but not essential
- Up to date knowledge of local food trends and culinary techniques
- Able to demonstrate the highest level of food quality
- Experience of leading large teams in all ready of BOH
What's in it for you?
Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.
A Honest Approach, A Passionate Team, Quietly Confident
