Compensation
GBP 30,000 - GBP 30,000 per year
Company Description
Title: Chef Manager
Location: Uttoxeter
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!
* 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
* Plus your birthday off
* 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 Perkboxapp; high street shops, holidays & cinema
* Access to employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
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
* 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
EEO Statement
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 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’.
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