Head of Food / Culinary – Nationwide Group  90,000 - 120,000k  

A high-impact creative role to oversee culinary concepts and food production for a portfolio of premium clients.

We are seeking a commercially astute and highly creative Head of Food for a prestigious, nationwide food group.

This senior position is not a consultancy role, but a hands-on leadership position at the company's head office.

You will be responsible for providing culinary direction to multiple teams, developing concepts for new openings, and ensuring the highest food standards for high-profile clients across events, retail venues, and the foodservice sector.

The Head of Food / Culinary Role:

• Develop and implement food concepts for new site openings and external client projects.
• Provide senior culinary oversight and guidance to all executive chefs within the group.
• Lead innovation in product development for white-label food production.
• Ensure operational excellence, consistency, and brand integrity across all food outlets.
• Work hands-on within the business, from strategy to kitchen-floor execution.
• Act as a key culinary advisor to premium, high-volume restaurant groups and hospitality brands.

The Ideal Head of Food / Culinary Candidate:

• A proven track record in a senior culinary leadership role within a multi-site restaurant group or large-scale catering operation.
• Extensive experience in food concept development and new restaurant openings.
• Background in high-end, high-volume environments (e.g., premium restaurant groups, luxury events).
• Exceptional creativity with a commercial mindset for product and menu development.
• A hands-on, influential leader who can mentor teams and drive standards.
• Strong understanding of premium supply chains, from farm to plate.

Why Apply for this Head of Food / Culinary role?

• Strategic Influence: Shape the culinary direction for a diverse and growing business.
• Premium Clientele: Work with some of the most respected names in hospitality and events.
• Career Defining: A rare opportunity to sit at the very top of a food operation with national reach.
• Excellent Package: A highly competitive salary of £90,000 - £100,000+, with potential to £120,000 for an exceptional candidate, plus benefits.

Sound like you? This Head of Food / Culinary position requires a unique blend of vision and practicality.

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