Head of Culinary Innovation

Compass Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le secteur alimentaire recherche un Head of Culinary Innovation, responsable de l'innovation des menus et des recettes. Ce rôle demande une capacité à inspirer une équipe grâce à des menus savoureux et à être à l'écoute des tendances de marché. Le candidat idéal a une expérience solide dans le développement culinaire et une passion pour l'innovation.

Benefits

Opportunités de développement personnel et de formation

Assurance vie

Régime de retraite

Congé payé

Éligibilité à une couverture médicale privée

Programme de bien-être

Soutien familial

Événements sociaux réguliers

Programme de reconnaissance

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée dans un rôle culinaire ou de leadership.
• Compétences en développement de menus et de recettes.
• Connaissance des tendances du marché et des systèmes de durabilité.

Responsibilities

• Conduire l'innovation dans le développement de menus et la création de recettes.
• Supervision de la planification du calendrier des menus.
• Gestion des relations avec les clients et des propositions.

Skills

Leadership

Innovation

Menu Development

Client Liaison

Education

Qualification in Culinary Arts

Job description

Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel. It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together.

We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.

Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Head of Culinary Innovation to work with us!This is a National position with regular travel to London required and seeing sites in the UK.

Role Purpose:

A creative and passionate food leader to drive industry-leading innovation across our business.

Tune into current and future market trends and synergise with key data, KPIs and customer typology to ensure menus and recipes are relevant to the needs of the business.

Spark joywithin the team, deep diving into food in the way only truly passionate people can. Inspire with beautifully crafted and delicious menus to ensure we continue to attract the best clients and customers.

Nail itby coming to work every day with the attitude to continually improve, change perceptions and push boundaries.

Focus and Responsibilities Overview:

• Driving innovation in menu development and recipe creation across the business.
• Full menu calendar planning in line with marketing expectations.
• Oversight of client liaison and sales pitches.
• Oversight of marketing content acquisition including photo shoots, guest chef experiences and training days
• Deep knowledge of sustainability and procurement metrics and systems to drive systemic change and special projects.
• Implementation of current and future market trends within the restaurant and corporate catering sectors to drive sales.
• Creation of superlative NPD processes and systems to create effe
• Oversight of special projects with the ability to react quickly to changing circumstances.

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support

• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers