Assistant Chef Manager — Fresh Food, Mon–Fri, Growth

WSH Group; 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

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.