Chef Manager

Baxterstorey Uk; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey UK is seeking a Head Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen teams across multiple sites, upholding top standards of quality, hygiene and service.

You will manage stock, orders and budgets, train staff, and work closely with front-of-house to deliver exceptional hospitality, with travel to sites required and a full UK driving licence essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar leadership role
• Flexibility to travel and adapt to new kitchen environments
• Strong communication, organisational, and people management skills
• Up-to-date Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certifications
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle essential

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen teams across different sites, maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene
• Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations, stepping in during absence or peak periods
• Manage stock, orders, and kitchen budgets efficiently
• Train and support kitchen staff to maintain consistency and excellence
• Work closely with front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional customer service

Skills

Leadership

Travel flexibility

Communication

People management

Organisational skills

Food Hygiene

Health & Safety

Driving licence

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead kitchen teams across different sites, maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene
• Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations, stepping in during absence or peak periods
• Manage stock, orders, and kitchen budgets efficiently
• Train and support kitchen staff to maintain consistency and excellence
• Work closely with front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional customer service

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar leadership role
• Flexibility to travel and adapt to new kitchen environments
• Strong communication, organisational, and people management skills
• Up-to-date Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certifications
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle essential

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 up-beat, 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.