Chef Manager

BaxterStorey; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Birthday day off

Enhanced maternity leave (24 weeks)

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeships opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Chef Manager to lead on-site cooking and kitchen operations for a busy site, overseeing a small team and delivering breakfast and lunch for around 70 customers daily. You will plan menus, manage stock, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

The role emphasizes leadership, cost control, and strong communication with customers and colleagues. The company supports development with training and a good work-life balance, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager.
• Understanding of the contract catering market.
• 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 – create and plan menus; oversee food prep and presentation; monitor wastage and portions.
• Employee Management – recruit, train and supervise kitchen and front-of-house staff; provide guidance and feedback.
• Inventory and Cost Control – monitor stock; manage ordering sensibly.
• Customer Relations - liaise with customers to understand catering needs and maintain open communication.
• Health and Safety Compliance – ensure adherence to regulations and safety policies.
• Budget and Financial Management – develop and manage kitchen budgets and identify cost savings.
• Menu Development and Innovation – stay updated on trends and update menus.
• Compliance and Documentation - maintain inventory/order/food prep records; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Chef Manager experience

Contract catering

Creative culinary skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Food cost control

Food safety knowledge

Fast-paced environment

BaxterStorey values

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 39,000 - GBP 40,000 - yearly

Company Description

Title: Chef Manager

Salary: up to £40,000 per annum

Responsible for all cooking and management on site with a team of 2 BaxterStorey employees. Producing a good quality service for Breakfast and lunch for around 70 customers daily.

• 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

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 Chef Manager keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

• 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 –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
• Understanding of the contract catering market
• 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.

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.

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