The Next Idea is an International restaurant and hospitality consulting group. We are based in Woodland Hills, (San Fernando Valley), and have regional offices in London, United Kingdom, Dubai (UAE), and India. We work across the world, specializing in concept creation, development and management -- everything from research, strategy, brand and product development, franchising, through to design, execution, systems and operations, and communication.

The job entails:

Supporting Clients with project execution including but not limited to:

1. Training new staff

2. Re-training staff

3. New Restaurant Set up

4. Helping with written training material

5. Recruiting staff for clients

6. Online activities

7. Supporting the opening Consultants and being inolved with Concept Development

We are interested to meet with people who have strong training credentials (do not need to be management, but is preferred)

Candidates should be educated to degree level, have good computer skills, understand all Microsoft Office programs, have an interest in creative consulting, possess excellent attention to detail, be fluent in English (additional languages a plus), and have an excellent work ethic.

This job is for someone who is taking their career seriously, and is willing to work long hours and learn.

This job may involve international travel for up to 3 weeks away from home at a time

Please email your resume and cover letter explaining why you believe you are suited to this position.

APPLICANTS WHO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE ARE INVITED TO APPLY BY PROVIDING:

1. COVER LETTER SPECIFIC TO THIS JOB, THAT EXPLAINS WHY YOU BELIEVE YOU WILL BE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS ROLE AND THE NEXT IDEA GROUP
2. REASON FOR LEAVING YOUR CURRENT POSITION OR PREVIOUS POSITION (IF NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED)
3. RESUME
4. SALARY EXPECTATIONS (STATING SALARY FROM CURRENT OR PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT)

This role is a mid-level consultant within the TNI organization and is responsible for culinary creation covering the following:

New menu development

Plate presentation

Client training

New Culinary ideation

The Chef Consultant must be able to take direction, translate client and company assignments, set clear goals while establishing criteria for decision-making and direct change while maintaining operating effectiveness.  He/She must also be able to understand and convey the organization’s vision, goals, and strategies and dissect local issues relevant to the project.

A passion for Creative food creation, Client service, innovation, product quality and perfection is a pre-requisite for this role. The chef must have capabilities,  understanding and interest in diverse and international cuisine.

Key Performance Elements/Essential Functions:

• Creative menu and dish development
• Accurately documents recipes and plating/presentation standards
• Actively liaises with TNI consultants on a regular basis ensuring all client projects are on schedule and per client agreements
• Understands Hospitality industry and stays informed of developments and concepts
• Comfortable in an environment that aligns people and resources and works well with TNI’s existing culinary team
• Drives the Five Key Results of Sales, Quality & excellence, Profits, Team Members, & Clients
• Prioritizes initiatives within the business.
• Attention to detail
• Represents the primary day to day interface with TNI Corporate office
• Identifies and establishes project priorities with, CEO or President, Partners and  financial controller
• Selects test areas and oversees roll outs of new products & initiatives
• Implements standardized TNI cooking systems across the business
• Seeks to understands culinary laws/cultures of communities within regions we operate
• Suggests new services when he / she believes they are identified

Essential Competencies:

• Hospitality Focus with passion for excellence in execution at all levels
• Deep culinary knowledge and creativity
• Depth of high quality food knowledge
• TNI Professionalism
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Driving for results
• Relationship management
• Excellent presentation skills
• Continuous Improvement
• Championing change
• Strategic decisiveness
• Attention to detail

Job Summary,            

This role is a high level leader in the TNI organization and is responsible for driving revenues, Profits, People Development (Team Members) and, above all; Client satisfaction.   Achieving desired results around the TNI key measures is done through the people in the [TNI] group and consulting operations. 

Therefore, the right candidate will place a high priority on coaching and development of others.  They must be able to analyze and diagnose complicated situations.  This role is responsible for driving the TNI organizational strategic vision.  The Managing Director must be able to set clear goals while establishing criteria for decision-making and direct change while maintaining operating effectiveness. Project Management skills are essential with an aptitude for both driving project execution and relentless follow-up.  He/She must also be able to understand and convey to their teams the organization’s vision, goals, and strategies and dissect community issues relevant to the business. A passion for Client service, innovation, product quality and perfection is a pre-requisite for this role. The Managing Director must have an understanding of diverse and international cuisine.

Key Performance Elements/Essential Functions:

• Actively liaises with clients on a regular basis ensuring all client projects are on schedule and per client agreements
• Understands Hospitality industry and stays informed of developments and concepts
• Creates an environment that aligns people and resources
• Drives the Five Key Results of Sales, Quality & excellence, Profits, Team Members, & Clients
• Prioritizes initiatives within the business.
• Attention to detail
• Represents the primary day to day interface with TNI Corporate office
• Identifies and establishes financial priorities with, CEO or President, department managers and  financial controller
• Selects test areas and oversees roll outs of new products & initiatives
• Implements standardized TNI systems across the business
• Analyzes competition
• Has a strategic vision & can convert vision into appropriate execution to achieve desired results
• Understands laws/cultures of communities within the region
• Establishes staffing levels that leverage strength and diversity
• Manages G & A and capital expenditures
• Provides detailed management reports and recommendations for senior management
• Suggests new services when he / she believes they are identified

Essential Competencies:

• Hospitality Focus with passion for excellence in execution at all levels
• Deep Industry knowledge
• Depth of high quality food knowledge
• TNI Professionalism
• Coaching & leading others
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Driving for results
• Relationship management
• Fostering open dialogue
• Continuous Improvement
• Championing change
• Strategic decisiveness
• Attention to detail