Overview
Relief Chef Manager – Location: Yorkshire, Humber & Lincolnshire. Salary: £30,000 plus fuel allowance (driving licence and own car required). Benefits: Generally Monday-Friday office hours.
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* Plus your birthday off
* 3 volunteering days
* 3 days grandparent leave
* 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
* Secondary career 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 on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
* Wellbeing hub
* Access to employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
Are you a culinary connoisseur / gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Then this is the role for you. BaxterStorey offers an exceptional culinary environment where creativity can flourish and talents can shine. We invest in your professional growth and ensure a good work-life balance to support your development.
If you are an inspirational and enthusiastic Chef Manager keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you. We are inclusive and committed to diversity and development.
Responsibilities
* Covering chef and chef manager annual leave
* 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, monitor 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 catering needs and maintain open communication; continuously seek feedback
* Health and safety compliance — support the head chef to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols; foster a safety-focused 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 and ensure regulatory compliance
Qualifications
* Proven experience commensurate with role
* 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 BaxterStorey core values
About BaxterStorey / Values
Additional information: For almost 20 years, BaxterStorey has created spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams for clients in diverse locations. We support you to build your hospitality legacy and career, with learning front and centre. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions and socio-economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and aims to be representative of all sections of society.
Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team. Proximity to values: we are always improving, positive, and collaborative. We value inclusivity and a sustainable, supportive culture.
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