Chef Manager

WSH Group; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave (24 weeks)

Secondary carer leave

Wedding day leave

Free meals on shift

Training and development

Apprenticeships

Pension and life insurance

HAPI app discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Dumfries is seeking an inspirational and enthusiastic Chef Manager to lead the kitchen, plan menus, and drive exceptional food quality. You will oversee food preparation, manage the kitchen team, and monitor wastage and portion control in a fast-paced contract catering setting.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, superb culinary skills, and a focus on cost management and safety compliance. We offer development opportunities and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager within contract catering.
• Led large volume business sites with strong leadership.
• Excellent culinary and creative skills.
• Proficient in food cost management and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and execution; create menus aligned with location style and customer preferences; oversee food prep and presentation.
• Manage and develop kitchen staff; recruit, train and supervise chefs and front-of-house; provide coaching.
• Monitor stock levels and control costs with sensible ordering.
• Engage with customers to understand catering needs; seek feedback for continuous improvement.
• Support health and safety compliance under the head chef; foster a safety-first culture.
• Develop and manage kitchen budgets; report on financial performance and savings.
• Stay updated on culinary trends; innovate menus.
• Maintain records of inventory, orders, and food prep; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Menu planning

Employee management

Cost control

Customer relations

Health and safety

Budgeting

Menu development

Compliance documentation

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Chef Manager

• Dumfries
• Salary: £28657
• 36 weeks term time
• Monday to Friday
• Monday- Thursday 9.30am - 6pm
• Friday 8am - 1.30pm

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carerleave
• 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 HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

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.

If you are an inspirational and enthusiastic Chef Manager keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

• 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

• Experience as a Chef Manager within contract catering
• Managed large volume business sites.
• 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

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