Company Description
One of our locations in the Deeside area serves approximately 100 customers on site. It is a small staff restaurant that offers a fresh, homemade food experience.
Benefits
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* Birthday off
* 3 volunteering days
* 3 days grandparent leave
* 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 on the HAPI app for high‑street shops, holidays & cinema
* Wellbeing hub
* Employee assistance programme
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme
Job Description
* Menu Planning and Execution – create and plan menus in accordance with the location’s style and customer preferences, oversee food preparation and presentation, and monitor wastage and portion control.
* Employee Management – recruit, train and supervise all kitchen staff, including chefs and cooks, provide continual guidance, coaching and performance feedback.
* Inventory and Cost Control – monitor and manage stock levels, adopt a sensible approach to ordering supplies.
* Customer Relations – interact with customers to understand catering needs and preferences, maintain open communication and address concerns or requirements; consistently seek feedback.
* Health and Safety Compliance – support the head chef to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food‑safety protocols, embedding safety into the culture.
* Budget and Financial Management – develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement cost‑savings measures without compromising 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, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
* Experience as a Chef Manager within contract catering.
* Managed large‑volume business sites.
* Excellent creative culinary skills.
* Leadership and team‑management abilities.
* Strong communication and interpersonal 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.
* Alignment with Baxter‑Storey core values.
Inclusive Employer Statement
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. Baxter‑Storey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) within our workforce and aims to set a high standard for inclusion in hospitality.
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