As a Relief Chef Manager, you will be based on the BaxterStorey support team for our Film & TV Studios team. The role will be to work in various locations in the Reading, Slough, Shepperton, and Bracknell areas when required to help with busy periods, overseeing large events and functions, holiday & sick cover, mobilisations, and presentations.
We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.
Key Responsibilities:
* Menu Planning and Execution - create and plan menus in accordance with the style and customer preferences of the location. Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure high-quality dishes, monitoring wastage and portion control.
* Employee Management - recruit, train, and supervise all colleagues, including chefs, cooks, and front of house. Provide continual guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to kitchen team.
* Inventory and Cost Control - monitor and manage stock levels, sensible approach to ordering supplies.
* Customer Relations - Interact with customers to understand their specific catering needs and preferences and maintain an open channel of communication to address any concerns or requirements.
* Health and Safety Compliance - support the head chef to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols/policies.
* Budget and Financial Management - develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance, and implement any cost savings required without impacting delivery of excellence.
* Menu Development and Innovation - stay updated on culinary trends and incorporate new ideas into menus.
* Compliance and Documentation - maintain accurate records of inventory, orders, and food preparation processes and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a chef manager role.
* Contract catering background within busy locations.
* Excellent creative culinary skills.
* Leadership and team management abilities.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills.
* Proficiency in food cost management.
* Knowledge of food safety and health and safety regulations.
* Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
* Works according to the BaxterStorey core values.
Benefits:
* 28 Days holiday including bank holidays.
* Plus your birthday off.
* 3 volunteering days.
* 3 days grandparent leave.
* 24 week's enhanced maternity leave.
* Secondary carer leave.
* Wedding/commitment day leave.
* Free meals on shift.
* Bespoke training and development opportunities.
* Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels.
* Pension and life insurance.
* Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema.
* Wellbeing hub.
* Access to employee assistance programme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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