Title: Chef Manager
Location: Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridge
Salary: £36,000 per annum plus travel expenses
Job Responsibilities
* Menu Planning and Execution – create and plan menus in accordance with 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 kitchen staff, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to the kitchen team.
* Inventory and Cost Control – monitor and manage stock levels, sensible approach to ordering supplies.
* Customer Relations – interact with customers to understand catering needs and preferences, maintaining an open channel of communication to address any concerns.
* Health and Safety Compliance – support the head chef to ensure adherence to food safety regulations and protocols, embedding safety in the workplace culture.
* Budget and Financial Management – develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement cost savings without impacting 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, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Benefits
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* Birthday off
* 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
* Secondary carer leave
* Wedding/commitment day leave
* Free meals on shift
* Bespoke training and development opportunities
* Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels
* Pension and life insurance
* Discounts via Perkbox app – high‑street shops, holidays & cinema.
* Employee assistance programme
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Chef Manager or similar role
* Understanding of the contract catering sector
* Excellent creative culinary skills
* Leadership and team‑management abilities
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Proficiency in food cost management
* Knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations
* Ability to adapt and work in a fast‑paced environment
* Alignment with BaxterStorey core values
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. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds.
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