Operational Culinary Lead, TA5 Somerset£55k Our client is recruiting for a passionate, inspirational and food driven individual to take the lead at their high volume, high quality site based near Bridgwater, Somerset. The catering operation provides all food production for a multi-outlet site consisting of numerous cafes, retail shopsand 2 main restaurants, 24/7. All food is high quality on a vast scale and the production kitchen can produce up to 6000 meals daily across the site. The role: As the Operational Culinary Lead, you will be * Overseeing operational management of the culinary teams ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, production and service are consistently achieved * Leading and managing a large team - including training and development * Involved in menu planning, working alongside the NPD team to test menus and ensure quality * Supporting the Managers in operations to drive the business forward What we're looking for: You, as the ideal candidate, would be * Very experienced in culinary operations and knowledge * Chef qualified (e.g., City&Guilds 706/1&2, NVQ Level 2) ideally with Food Safety Level 3 * Highly experienced in Management and Leadership - proven ability in managing large catering teams * Experienced in large-scale catering services, ideally in a multi-site and 24/7 operational setting * Knowledgeable of Health&Safety in industrial catering, including Food Safety Management (FSM) and HACCP systems * Strong in communication skills - able to engage and interact with a variety of people at all levels * Flexible in approach to working hours/days * Financially minded - able to undertake food production and catering management (e.g. stock control, budgets) * Able to work under pressure and to deadlines whilst remaining calm and level headed * Open minded with a can do, positive approach Interested? Then apply immediately or send your updated CV directly to (url removed) *All candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK at the time of application INDLP