This role encompasses motivating and inspiring the team, staying updated on food trends, forecasting trends, attending food-related events, adapting and developing products, driving creative development, collaborating on innovative solutions, supporting the concept team, and ensuring operational and safety compliance. It also involves participating in brainstorming, tastings, and recipe management, understanding customer needs, building relationships with key contacts and suppliers, coaching and developing chefs, and providing imaginative ideas for food presentation and fan experience. The role is crucial for pre-opening development and maintaining high food standards across Co-op Live, fostering strong relationships with various departments.
This is a Permanent role requiring flexibility on evenings and weekends.
Salary: up to £ 50,000 p.a. depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Knowledge, skills & experience
- Experience in managing multiple fast casual concessions
- Prior working experience in Stadiums and/or Arenas
- Passionate and knowledgeable about a wide range of cuisines
- Personable with good presentation skills.
- Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office, procurement systems, and kitchen software.
- Effective in both team-oriented, fast-paced environments and independent work.
- Creative and innovative thinker with commercial acumen.
- Knowledgeable in event venue catering, food innovations, ingredients, nutrition, and preservation.
- Capable of recipe development and staying updated on consumer trends.
- Maintains high food presentation standards.
- Organized with project management skills.
- Adheres to environmental health, sanitation, and safety standards.
- Holds essential Food Hygiene qualification, with advanced certification preferred.
- Knowledgeable in COSHH and HACCP principles.
- Food product management or food technology qualification is desirable.
- Upholds the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.