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 staff. Provide continual guidance, coaching and performance feedback to the kitchen team.
* Inventory and Cost Control – monitor and manage stock levels and adopt a sensible approach to ordering supplies.
* Customer Relations – interact with customers to understand their specific catering needs and preferences, maintaining an open channel of communication to address any concerns. Consistently seeking feedback is key to success.
* Health and Safety Compliance – support the head chef in ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols. Create an environment where safety is embedded in the culture.
* Budget and Financial Management – develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement cost‑saving measures 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. Work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.
Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can develop your potential together. 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. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aims to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality.
Qualifications
An innovative Chef Manager is required to run this boutique contract at one of our locations! Great opportunity to be hands‑on with rebuilding our offer in a remote location. The right applicant will be self‑motivated and have a full understanding of how to run a small location while managing a P&L. This site is lone working and has huge potential for the right person!!
* Proven experience as a Chef Manager
* Ideally a recent background with the corporate contract catering sector
* 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
For almost 20 years, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams across a wide range of locations. We need the brightest and best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career you are proud of.
* 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 via our Perkbox app – high‑street shops, holidays & cinema
* Wellbeing hub
* 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? If yes, this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering chefs to continuously evolve. We guarantee a good work‑life balance, because we believe people excel when given the space to care for themselves.
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