Chef Manager

BaxterStorey; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Chef Manager in Bristol to lead a team providing high-end food services. This role involves menu planning, staff management, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates should possess creative culinary skills and leadership experience, with a commitment to continuous learning and diversity.

Benefits

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on HAPI app

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience commensurate with role.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create and plan menus to match customer preferences.
• Manage and supervise kitchen staff.
• Maintain health and safety compliance.

Skills

Creative culinary skills

Leadership and team management

Excellent communication

Food cost management

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Adaptability

Education

Proven experience in culinary roles

Job description

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• 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
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Monday- Friday

Are you a culinary connoisseur / gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, which is why we invest in you to develop your professional growth.

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.

We are recruiting a Chef Manager for one of our clients at their Head Office location in Bristol. If you are an experienced chef who understands high-end delivery and would welcome an opportunity to lead a team of 2 running a coffee bar, hospitality, and restaurant catering for 60-70 meals a day, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

WHAT WILL KEEP YOU BUSY:

• 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
• Staff Management – recruit, train, and supervise all staff, including chefs, cooks, and front of house. Provide continual guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to kitchen staff
• 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 – 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

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Proven experience commensurate with role.
• 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, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams at every client location—whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral, or university—so that each 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 you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people mean 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 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 like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each team member to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this, we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognized for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’