Overview
Head Chef role at BaxterStorey – Glasgow City Centre. Salary: £29,300K. Bespoke training and development opportunities and apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels. Pension and life insurance. Discounts on Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays & cinema). Access to employee assistance programme. Cycle to work scheme. Free meals on shift.
Responsibilities
* Lead, inspire, collaborate and support your direct reports to deliver consistently exceptional standards.
* Build positive, credible and collaborative relationships and communication methods with clients and other key stakeholders in the business.
* Continually develop your team through mentoring, training, recognition, and empowerment.
* Create a culture of excellence with your team, pushing the boundaries of brilliance through caring service, high food standards and innovation.
* Achieve business-critical KPIs including Health and Safety, Sustainability, Financial and Governance.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior culinary role
* Culinary degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
* Valid food safety certification
* Demonstrated passion for creating exceptional culinary experiences
* Strong leadership skills with experience in managing, training, and mentoring kitchen staff
* Excellent financial acumen, including budget management and cost control
* Proficiency in menu planning, recipe development, and food presentation
* In-depth knowledge of various cuisines and culinary techniques
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
* Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing situations
* Proficiency in using kitchen management software and Microsoft Office suite
* Familiarity with kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Benefits
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* Plus your 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
* Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
* Pension and life insurance
* Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
* Wellbeing hub
* Access to employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
About BaxterStorey and Our Values
For almost 20 years, BaxterStorey has created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams to deliver hospitality experiences guests deserve. We are committed to an inclusive environment that supports growth and celebrates diversity. We invest in development and support a good work-life balance.
Our values: Always Visionary – strive for better and lead the way. Wholeheartedly Positive – motivate and inspire through our food and people. Creatively Collaborative – embrace differences and push creativity together. Forever Conscious – protect the planet and support local communities.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. BaxterStorey aims to set the standard for inclusive culture in hospitality.
Application and Roles
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Food and Beverage Services
Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.
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