Ashford, Kent, TN24
Chef Manager
Overview
We are looking for an inspirational and enthusiastic Chef Manager to join our team. You will lead and manage a kitchen in a hospitality environment, ensuring high-quality food, excellent service, and a positive work culture. We offer ongoing training and development, a good work-life balance, and opportunities to advance your career.
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, 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, apply sensible ordering practices
* Customer Relations – interact with customers to understand catering needs and maintain open communication to address concerns or requirements. Seek feedback regularly
* 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-saving measures without impacting quality
* 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
* Experience as a Chef Manager within contract catering
* 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
Benefits
* 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (07:00 - 15:30). Night shift coverage may be required (17:00 - 13:30) during absences or holidays
* 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 for all levels
* Pension and life insurance
* Discounts via PERKBOX app (high street, holidays & cinema)
* Well-being hub; access to employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We invest in development through ongoing training to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to thrive, while maintaining a good work-life balance.
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!
Job Description
* 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. 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 their catering needs and preferences; maintain open communication to address concerns or requirements
* Health and Safety Compliance – ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols
* Budget and Financial Management – develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement cost savings 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 regulatory compliance
Additional Information
We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Join us to bring your unique perspective to our team and build your hospitality legacy with BaxterStorey.
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