Company Description Title: Chef Manager Location: Uttoxeter Salary: Circa £30,000 Chef Manager – JCB Global Learning Centre We’re looking for an innovative and inspiring Chef Manager to lead a small group of locations within the JCB estate. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your creativity, delivering exceptional dishes in an excellent kitchen environment while leading a team of 2 talented colleagues. We’re seeking someone who brings fresh ideas, strong organisational skills, and a passion for great food. And the bonus? Monday to Friday working hours! Benefits: 28 Days holiday including bank holidays Plus your birthday off 3 volunteering days 3 days grandparent leave 24 week’s 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 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? Yes? Then 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 our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, that’s why invest in you to develop your professional growth. As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves. 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 We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chef Manager to lead our operations in Uttoxeter, United Kingdom. This is an exciting opportunity to take the helm of our organisation, driving strategic growth whilst maintaining operational excellence and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture. The successful candidate will be instrumental in achieving our business objectives, enhancing customer satisfaction, and developing our talented team. Provide strategic leadership and direction to the organisation, setting clear goals and ensuring alignment with company vision and values Oversee all operational aspects of the business, including day-to-day management, resource allocation, and process optimisation Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss accountability, and cost control initiatives Lead, motivate, and develop the management team and staff, conducting regular appraisals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, health and safety legislation, and company policies across all operations Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and partners to enhance the organisation's reputation and market position Analyse business performance data and market trends to identify opportunities for innovation and growth Implement strategic initiatives and manage change effectively to drive business transformation Champion a customer-focused approach, ensuring service excellence and customer satisfaction at all times Promote an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative working environment where all team members feel valued and empowered Qualifications Required Skills and Experience: Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience in P&L management, budgeting, and financial analysis Excellent people management and leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams Strategic thinking and business development expertise with the ability to identify growth opportunities Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety, and compliance requirements relevant to the business sector Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a decisive, results-oriented approach Experience in change management and implementing operational improvements Proficiency in performance management and staff appraisal processes Additional Information For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve. We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us. Join us, and be part of the food revolution! BaxterStorey Values: ALWAYS VISIONARY We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail. WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people. CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better. FOREVER CONSCIOUS We 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 work together to develop your potential. 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 aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’. Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.