Culinary Director - Contract Catering
Are you a visionary culinary leader ready to shape the future of food within a dynamic contract catering environment? We are seeking an exceptional Culinary Director to lead, inspire, and drive our food strategy to the next level.
This is more than just a food role - it's about creating outstanding experiences, building high-performing teams, and delivering sustainable business growth.
The Role
As Culinary Director, you will take full ownership of our culinary vision across multiple sites, ensuring innovation, consistency, and excellence in every offering. You will play a critical role in driving commercial success while elevating food quality and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and evolve the food strategy across the business
Inspire, develop, and empower culinary teams at all levels
Drive innovation in menus, concepts, and food trends
Ensure operational excellence, consistency, and high standards
Partner with senior stakeholders to grow and retain business
Champion a strong food culture that engages teams and clients alike
Key Skills & Experience
Proven experience in a senior culinary leadership role within contract catering
Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of food cost, margins, and financial performance
A natural leader who brings people on a journey and builds high-performing, motivated teams
Track record of driving business growth and winning new opportunities
Passion for food innovation, quality, and customer experience
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
What We're Looking For
You are a forward-thinking leader who combines creativity with commercial insight. You know how to balance food, people, and finance to deliver results. Most importantly, you inspire those around you - bringing energy, vision, and a clear sense of direction.
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to shape and influence a growing business
Work with passionate, talented teams
A platform to innovate and make a real impact
Competitive package and career progression opportunities
If you're ready to lead from the front, drive meaningful growth, and take teams on a journey to excellence, we want to hear from you.
Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
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FullTime