Catering Regional Chef

• Lead the team in all areas of food production
• Manage food service operation based in Scotland centres predominantly
• Support the kitchen operations across the group
• Assist with training and recruiting
• Work alongside existing teams to improve operations and standards
• Provide cover during periods of holidays and absence
• Support the central F&B team in creating and delivering new menus
• Work closely with Food Hall colleagues on the production and supply of freshly prepared counter products and fresh food production for neighbouring Centres
• Develop and retain strong kitchen teams across the region
• Work collaboratively with the Regional Manager, Development Team, Restaurant Managers and Head Chef’s to deliver the F&B vision
• Identify risk and plan your time effectively to support the business needs
• Be flexible and react at a moment’s notice to support the operations
• Take the initiative and lead by example, adopting a ‘hands on’ approach
• Regularly visit the sites across the region
• Spend time coaching and supporting the business as required
• Support the head chefs and Restaurant Managers to achieve all key performance indicators eg sales, standards, margin, audits, wastage & compliance
• Consistently deliver excellent kitchen & food standards
• Support in recruiting, training and developing the chefs
• keeping them engaged and motivated
• delivering great service every day
• Ensure the team have good working relationships with all management and team
• Monitor and ensure the team are preparing and presenting food in line with company specification
• Take personal accountability for food safety compliance
• Including, ensuring allergen information is displayed correctly and teams are trained and briefed accordingly

• Successful and experienced Chef
• Ability to manage a large team and significant peaks in service
• Friendly, with an engaging personality and a genuine love for customer service
• Strong communicator who can motivate and develop their team
• Knowledgeable in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety requirements
• Commercially aware to achieve sales and profit targets
• Passion for delivering the highest quality food and service
• Bakery experience
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health and Safety requirements in the Catering Industry
• Commercially accomplished to achieve sales and profit targets
• Passion for delivering the highest quality food and service
• Full driving license

Knowledge and understanding of baking

• Company Car
• Healthy work/life balance with no evening work
• Access to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts
• Health Cash Plans
• Generous staff discounts
• 6 weeks Annual Leave per year
• Free Parking