Assistant Chef Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Maternity leave

Pension & life insurance

Free meals on shift

Training opportunities

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking an Assistant Chef Manager to join our Ulverston site. You will lead a small team in a fresh-food environment, Monday to Friday, and deputise for the Chef Manager as needed. A National Security Clearance and a full UK driving license are required due to site security and responsibilities.

This role offers 28 days holiday, birthday off, enhanced maternity leave, pension, training, and opportunities for career progression as the site expands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef
• Ideally a recent background with the corporate contract catering sector
• 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 BaxterStorey core values

Responsibilities

• Menu Planning and Execution – assist in creating menus and preparing high-quality dishes, monitor wastage and portions.
• Employee Management – train and supervise kitchen staff, provide guidance and performance feedback.
• Inventory and Cost Control – monitor stock levels and optimize costs.
• Customer Relations – engage with customers to understand catering needs and gather feedback.
• Health and Safety – support compliance with health, safety and food safety standards.
• Budget and Financial Management – use recipe specs to maintain consistency and cost control.
• Menu Development and Innovation – stay updated on culinary trends and innovate menus.
• Compliance and Documentation – keep accurate records of inventory, orders and prep processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Culinary skills

Communication skills

Food cost management

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 30,000 - GBP 30,000 - yearly

Company Description

Location: Ulverston

An Assistant Chef Manager is required to work as part of this new location in Ulverston. You will be working within a small team of 4 people which may grow as the site expands.

Great opportunity to cook fresh food with the benefit of Monday to Friday working hours.

You wil assist the Chef Manager in all aspects of the role and deputise in their absence. It may suit someone stepping up to a more senior role who wishes to develop their career.

Due to the security of this location, you must be able to obtain National Security Clearance.

You are also required to hold a full UK Drving License (min 3 years experience), as driving company vehicles will be required.

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carerleave
• 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
• 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 Chefkeen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

• Menu Planning and Execution – assist in creatingmenus in accordance with the style and customer preferences of the location. Food preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes, monitoring wastage and portion control
• Employee Management – trainand supervise all colleagues. Provide continual guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to kitchen team.
• Inventory and Cost Control – monitor and manage stock levels
• 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. Consistently seeking feedback is key to success
• Health and Safety Compliance – support the executivechef to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols/policies. Create an environment that has safety embedded in the culture
• Budget and Financial Management – use recipe specification sheets to ensure consistant standard of menu items
• 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 as a Chef
• Ideally a recent background with the corporate contract catering sector
• 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 BaxterStorey core values

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.