Assistant Chef Manager

Baxterstorey; Danderhall; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company seeks an Assistant Chef Manager in Danderhall to support menu planning, manage staff, and ensure health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate has proven culinary experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for exceptional service. This role offers a competitive salary of £32K per year and numerous benefits including holiday time, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday off

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Access to employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience commensurate with the role.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support Chef Manager with creating and planning menus.
• Recruit, train, and supervise all colleagues.
• Monitor and manage stock levels and ordering supplies.
• Interact with customers to understand their catering needs.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Develop and manage kitchen budgets and report on performance.
• Incorporate culinary trends and innovate menus.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory and compliance.

Skills

Creativity

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Food Cost Management

Adaptability

Job description

Company Description

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!

Job Description

Title: Assistant Chef Manager

Location: Wester Shawfair, Danderhall, Dalkeith EH22 1FD, UK

Salary: £32K per year

Days: 4 out of 7 but mainly Friday to Tuesday

Job Description

• Menu Planning and Execution – support Chef Manager with creating and planning menus in accordance with the style and customer preferences of the location. Support with preparation and presentation of the food to ensure high-quality dishes are served, monitoring wastage and portion control
• Employee Management – recruit, train, and supervise all colleagues. Provide continual guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to all team.
• Inventory and Cost Control – monitor and manage stock levels, sensible approach to ordering supplies
• Customer Relations - Interact with customers to understand their specific catering needs and preferences and maintain an open channel of communication to address any concerns or requirements. Assist in the serving of breakfast, lunch and snacks according to established menus and recipes
• Health and Safety Compliance – support the chef manager to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols/policies. Create an environment that has safety embedded in the culture. Support the team with maintaining cleanliness of the front of house, and back of house areas including organising dishes and utensils
• Budget and Financial Management – support todevelop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement any cost savings required 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

Qualifications

• Proven experience commensurate with role.
• 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 Baxter Storey core values

Additional Information

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 days grandparent 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

Do you have a passion for providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Are you a collaborative team player? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a Assistant Chef Manager who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.

We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why 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 a Chef who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, loves to be part of a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!

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.