Chef Manager

BaxterStorey; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Chef Manager to lead a vibrant food operation in Bournemouth. This role involves menu planning, employee management, and ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. You will have the opportunity to inspire a team of culinary professionals while serving a diverse customer base. The company values creativity, positivity, and collaboration, making it an exciting environment for those passionate about food service. If you are ready to make a significant impact and grow within the industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday off

Volunteering days

Enhanced maternity leave

Free meals on shift

Training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on HAPI app

Wellbeing hub

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager with strong culinary skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage menu planning and food preparation for high-quality dishes.
• Oversee employee management, training, and performance feedback.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Knowledge

Cost Management

Adaptability

Education

Experience as Chef Manager

Understanding of Contract Catering

Job description

Chef Manager

Company: BaxterStorey UK

Location: Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

Job Type: Up to £35,000

Job Description

Chef Manager opportunity to run a bustling food operation. Team of 4 with a catering offer of breakfast, coffee bar, and an extensive lunch menu plus micro market. Serving around 300-400 customers on site.

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

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 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, adopting a 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
• Background and understanding of our 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

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 upbeat, 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.

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.