Chef Manager

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the UK is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee menu planning and execution, manage staff, and ensure high culinary standards. This full-time role in Bristol requires excellent culinary and leadership skills, along with a commitment to health and safety. Join the team to create memorable dining experiences and drive culinary innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a culinary leadership role.
• Excellent creative culinary skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute menus tailored to customer preferences.
• Recruit and supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance and feedback.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage supply orders.
• Engage with customers to address their catering needs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage kitchen budgets and finances.

Skills

Creative culinary skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Food cost management

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Ability to adapt 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 while monitoring wastage and portion control.
• Employee Management: recruit, train and supervise all colleagues including chefs, cooks and front-of-house staff. 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 and maintain an open channel of communication to address concerns or requirements. Consistently seek feedback.
• Health and Safety Compliance: support the head chef to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols. Create a safety-embedded culture.
• Budget and Financial Management: develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement cost-saving measures 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 relations skills.
• Proficiency in food cost management.
• Knowledge of food safety and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-pace environment.
• Alignment with 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 teams’ careers. Better is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, making learning 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.

Contact

Interested even if you don’t meet all requirements, we would 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. 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.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full‑time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1

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