Catering Manager

BaxterStorey; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Catering Manager to lead a talented team in delivering exceptional culinary experiences. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your creativity in menu planning and execution, while also managing a dedicated team to ensure high-quality food service. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for those eager to make an impact in the food service industry. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and take your culinary career to the next level while enjoying a great work-life balance.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday off

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on HAPI app

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager with strong culinary and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and food cost management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute menus while managing a team of chefs and cooks.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and manage kitchen budgets.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Food Cost Management

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Adaptability

Job description

Catering Manager

Company: BaxterStorey UK

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, NE1, United Kingdom

Job Type: Up to £32,000

Job Description

Title: Catering Manager

Location: Newcastle City Centre

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Managing a Team of 6 to provide a breakfast, lunch and evening service including Hospitality when required over 7 days with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the Business.

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 HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? If 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 we 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 a passionate Chef Manager keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities

• Menu Planning and Execution: create and plan menus in accordance with the style and customer preferences of the location. Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure high-quality dishes, monitoring wastage and portion control.
• Employee Management: recruit, train, and supervise all colleagues, including chefs, cooks and front of house. Provide continual guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to kitchen 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. Consistently seeking feedback is key to success.
• Health and Safety Compliance: support the head chef 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: develop 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 as a Chef Manager.
• 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.

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.

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.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.