Chef Manager

WSH Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality service provider in Bristol is seeking a highly skilled Chef Manager. The ideal candidate will create innovative menus, lead a team, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The role requires proven culinary experience, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment that values the growth and development of its employees.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with customers.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute menus based on customer preferences.
• Recruit and train kitchen staff.
• Monitor inventory and manage kitchen budgets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Seek customer feedback to improve services.

Skills

Creative culinary skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Food cost management

Knowledge of food safety

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

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, monitor 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 the kitchen team.
• Inventory and Cost Control: monitor and manage stock levels with a sensible approach to ordering supplies.
• Customer Relations: interact with customers to understand their specific catering needs and preferences, maintain an open channel of communication to address concerns. Consistently seek feedback.
• 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 embeds safety in the culture.
• Budget and Financial Management: develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement cost savings 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 commensurate with role.
• 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.
• Commitment to the BaxterStorey core values.

About the Company

For almost 20 years, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams so that every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve. We need the brightest and best to join us to make this all possible. We support you in creating your hospitality legacy and building a career you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people means we always strive to supercharge our teams' careers. Better is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA; learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

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 among our workforce.

Work Details

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Vacancy: 1