An amazing opportunity
Bayley & Sage, Unit 2, Gresham Way, Southfields SW19 8ED.
Bayley and Sage is a small group of 14 independent stores filling the fridges and hearts of local communities across South West London. We are true foodies, we love talking about food, finding amazing products, our passion really is food. Our products reflect the best of the seasons, and we take pride in producing superb food from our Central Production Kitchen.
Our production kitchen is at the heart of our meals, sandwiches and salads. We are proud of our production kitchen and we are looking for an experienced chef and leader to bring their passion, standards and organisation to our team.
We're looking for a strong, hands-on leader to run our Central Production Unit (CPU) and ensure Bayley & Sage continues to deliver exceptional quality food to our stores. This role will work very closely with the Technical Manager and report to the Development Director.
What you'll need as an Executive Chef:
Experience: At least 10 years, proven background in managing a production kitchen, large restaurant or hotel kitchen in a premium fresh food environment. It is essential that you have managed a large team and been responsible for the commercial success of a business unit, restaurant or outlet. Finding talent and growing individuals to retain them within the organisation.
Knowledge: A culinary qualification is an essential. Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergens, labelling, and compliance.
Leadership: A natural people manager with experience leading, training and developing teams to high performance and engagement.
Organisation: Excellent planning, rostering and scheduling skills, with the ability to manage budgets, labour and wastage effectively.
Quality focus: Passionate about food and committed to delivering consistent, high-quality products at scale.
Communication: Clear, confident communicator who can work across departments (Buying, Technical, Retail) and with suppliers.
Problem-solving: Calm under pressure with a proactive, "get it right first time" approach.
Desirable extras:
* Exposure to premium food retail supply chains.
* Experience of Apicbase system
What we can offer-
* 28 days' holiday per year
* Pension Scheme
* 40% staff discount in our stores
* Length of service recognition
* An amazing opportunity to grow and develop
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £50,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
* Do you have the right to work in the United Kingdom?
* Do you have experience as an Executive Chef in a Production Kitchen?
* Can you work full time?
Work Location: In person