Chef Manager

BaxterStorey; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking an experienced Chef Manager for a 24/7 operation in Barnsley, responsible for leading a kitchen team of 10. The role involves menu planning, food quality management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Join us to advance your culinary career with competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off

Enhanced maternity leave (24 weeks)

Secondary carer leave, wedding/commitment day leave

Free on-shift meals

Training, development, and apprenticeship opportunities

Pension, life insurance, discounts via HAPI app

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in contract catering, ideally as a Chef Manager.
• Strong culinary skills and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Menu creation and execution.
• Team recruitment, training, and supervision.
• Inventory and cost control.
• Customer engagement and feedback.
• Health and safety compliance.
• Budget management and menu innovation.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership abilities

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Experience in contract catering

Job description

Join to apply for the Chef Manager role at BaxterStorey.

Salary: £32,000 - £34,000

We are recruiting an experienced Chef Manager for a location in the Barnsley area. The site operates 24/7 with approximately 700 staff, offering full breakfast and lunch services with a catering team of 10. The role is predominantly Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, but includes nights and weekends due to the 24/7 operation.

Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Enhanced maternity leave (24 weeks)
• Secondary carer leave, wedding/commitment day leave
• Free on-shift meals
• Training, development, and apprenticeship opportunities
• Pension, life insurance, discounts via HAPI app, employee assistance program, cycle to work scheme

We seek a passionate culinary professional to lead our kitchen team, ensuring high standards in menu planning, food quality, safety, and financial management. Key responsibilities include:

• Menu creation and execution
• Team recruitment, training, and supervision
• Inventory and cost control
• Customer engagement and feedback
• Health and safety compliance
• Budget management and menu innovation

Qualifications:

• Experience in contract catering, ideally as a Chef Manager
• Strong culinary skills and leadership abilities
• Excellent communication and food safety knowledge
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. Join us to build your hospitality career and make a meaningful impact in our team.