Chef - liverpool

Baxterstorey; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary services company in Liverpool is looking for an experienced Chef to lead kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will manage menu planning, oversee food preparation, and maintain high standards of health and safety. Previous experience in the catering sector is a must. If you possess strong culinary creativity and leadership skills, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef required.
• Must be financially astute with menu costing abilities.
• Excellent creative culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute menus based on customer preferences.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation.
• Recruit, train, and supervise colleagues in the kitchen.

Skills

Creative culinary skills

Leadership abilities

Food-cost management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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 staff; provide continual guidance, coaching and performance feedback.
• Inventory and Cost Control—monitor and manage stock levels and adopt a sensible approach to ordering supplies.
• Customer Relations—interact with customers to understand their catering needs and preferences, maintain open communication and consistently seek feedback.
• Health and Safety Compliance—support the head chef to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols.
• Budget and Financial Management—develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement cost‑saving measures without compromising 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.

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef required.
• Financially astute; must be able to create menus, run costings and trading for a fixed‑cost site.
• Ideally recent background within the contract catering sector.
• Excellent creative culinary skills.
• Leadership and team‑management abilities.Excellent communication and interpersonal 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 BaxterStorey core values.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Birthday off.
• 3 volunteering days.
• 3 days grandparent leave.
• 24‑week enhanced maternity leave.
• Secondary carer leave.
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities.
• Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels.
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts via the Perkbox app (high‑street shops, holidays & cinema).
• Wellbeing hub.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.

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 (EDI) among our workforce and aims to have a truly representative workforce.

Are you a culinary connoisseur / gastronomic genius? If you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses, this is the role for you. BaxterStorey offers an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We invest in your professional growth through ongoing training, a good work‑life balance and an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity.