Head of Culinary Operations

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Are you ready to lead a culinary revolution? We’re looking for a visionary Head of Culinary Operations to join our team and take our food culture to the next level. This is your chance to shape the future of dining experiences, inspire chefs across our venues, and deliver menus that delight guests while driving growth.

About Various Eateries Group

We’re a dynamic hospitality group best known for creating vibrant, community-driven spaces. Our brands include Coppa Club — all-day venues blending restaurant, café, lounge, and workspace. Noci, our modern neighbourhood pasta restaurants. 31 Below, Strada and Travolino. With over 20 locations across the south of the UK and ambitious growth plans, we’re redefining what it means to eat, drink, and connect. At the heart of our success are great people, innovative ideas, and unforgettable experiences.

What You’ll Do

As our Head of Culinary Operations, you’ll be the driving force behind our food excellence. Your mission will be to:

• Lead & Inspire: Manage BOH operations with our food team, ensuring flawless execution of our food fundamentals while supporting venues to deliver consistently outstanding quality.
• Build Future Leaders: Collaborate with our people team to design induction houses that showcase our brand values and set general managers and head chefs up for success.
• Grow Talent: Deliver an internal development programme that nurtures chefs through the ranks, creating a strong pipeline for future succession.
• Champion Standards: Craft and implement a food standards programme that embeds a culture of excellence across all stakeholders.
• Drive Profitability: Partner with operations directors, managers, and head chefs to strengthen BOH knowledge and boost food sales venue by venue.
• Seasonal Innovation: Be the custodian of seasonal menu launches, ensuring FOH and BOH teams are trained to deliver premium products with confidence.
• Delight Guests: Collaborate with venue managers and the food development team to create monthly specials that excite guests and drive spend per head.
• Empower Leaders: Support venue & BOH leaders in achieving profitable food sales through coaching and guidance.
• Celebrate Talent: Engage teams with an annual calendar of chef forums, recognising and rewarding culinary excellence.

We’re looking for a culinary leader who brings energy, expertise, and inspiration to every kitchen:

• 🔪 BOH Operations Expert – A proven culinary leader with experience managing multi-site operations, deeply experienced in back-of-house operations and food standards
• 🎉 Buzz Builder – well-versed in gearing people up and creating excitement around new menu launches
• 🌟 Inspirational Leader – able to inspire chefs and managers to deliver outstanding offers with pride
• 🔥 Hungry to Own It – driven to make this role their own and leave a lasting mark
• 👥 Team Builder – proven ability to manage teams and work with operations chefs to build engagement and motivation
• 🍷 FOH Connector – understands that service sells, and engages front-of-house teams to elevate guest experiences
• 📈 Commercial Driver – ensures GMs see food as a key lever for sales growth and ownership of BOH pride
• 💡 Challenger – confident in challenging operators to raise standards and performance
• ✅ Compliance Champion – delivers KPIs on food safety, compliance, and operational excellence
• 🤝 Hands‑On Leader – not afraid to roll up sleeves and work side by side with the team

This isn’t just another job—it’s a chance to make your mark on the future of food. You’ll be part of a dynamic, growing business where your ideas matter, your leadership inspires, and your passion for food creates unforgettable experiences for guests and teams alike.

👉 Ready to embark on this exciting journey with food? Apply now and bring your culinary vision to life.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Product Management

Industries

Hospitality