Remote Culinary Operations Lead

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Remote Culinary Operations Lead to spearhead their culinary initiatives and drive operational excellence across their distributed catering network. This is a pivotal, fully remote role requiring exceptional leadership to manage culinary standards, supply chain optimisation, and innovation for clients nationwide, with a focus on standardising high-quality services for partners in locations like Reading . You will be responsible for ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency in all culinary aspects, leveraging technology and best practices to manage a remote team and diverse operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement scalable culinary strategies, operational standards, and quality control measures for a remote-first catering operation.
• Lead and mentor a geographically dispersed team of culinary professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, innovation, and adherence to standards.
• Oversee supply chain management, procurement strategies, and inventory control to optimise costs and ensure the availability of high-quality ingredients across all operational sites.
• Drive culinary innovation by researching and implementing new menu concepts, service models, and operational technologies.
• Ensure strict compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements across all operational units.
• Analyse operational data to identify areas for improvement, implement efficiency gains, and report on key performance indicators to senior management.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and client relations teams to support business development and ensure client satisfaction with culinary offerings.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a senior culinary operations or management role, preferably within a large-scale or multi-site catering organisation.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing operational strategies, process improvements, and quality management systems.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate remote teams effectively.
• Deep understanding of food safety , supply chain management, and cost control principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Must have a dedicated home office setup and be comfortable working autonomously in a fully remote capacity, supporting operations across the UK, including regions around Reading .

Benefits

• An attractive annual salary of 75000 , reflecting the seniority of the role.
• Complete remote work flexibility, allowing you to operate from anywhere.
• Significant opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a leading catering provider.
• Exposure to diverse culinary projects and innovative operational challenges.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement planning.