Chef Manager

BaxterStorey; Broughton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday off

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 week's enhanced maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Discounts available on our Perkbox app

Wellbeing hub

Job summary

A leading catering company in Broughton is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee menu planning, employee management, and health and safety compliance in a dynamic kitchen environment. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and culinary skills, exhibit proficiency in cost management, and create exceptional dining experiences. Experience is crucial, along with a commitment to high standards and team collaboration. Full-time role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager.
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create and plan menus according to customer preferences.
• Recruit, train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Monitor stock levels and manage supplies.
• Engage with customers to understand catering needs.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Manage kitchen budgets and implement cost savings.

Skills

Creative culinary skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Food cost management

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Job description

Base pay range

Title: Chef Manager
Location: Broughton, Chester
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Benefits

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• 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 Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Responsibility

• 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 – 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

Qualification

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager
• 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 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. 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.

Seniority level

Not applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting