Regional Operations & Mobilisation Executive Chef

Regional Operations & Mobilisation Executive Chef - Camden, London

Main Purpose of Job

To offer first-class service across multiple locations through leading the mobilisation of new units,

unit auditing, food safety programmes, and leading hands-on training and development for new and

established chefs across all brands

Main Duties

• 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

Key Measurable

• 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

Skills/Knowledge Required

Essential:

• 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.

Our benefits include:

• 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

SSP are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.