Chef Manager

WSH Group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee menu planning, manage staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven culinary skills, leadership abilities, and experience within the contract catering sector. Join us to lead a dedicated team and support our mission of delivering exceptional hospitality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager.
• Ideally recent background within the contract catering sector.
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and plan menus according to customer preferences.
• Recruit, train and supervise the kitchen staff.
• Monitor and manage stock levels and budget.

Skills

Creative culinary skills

Leadership abilities

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

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, 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 catering needs and preferences, maintaining an open communication channel to address concerns and consistently seek feedback.
• Health and Safety Compliance: support the head chef to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols, embedding safety into the culture.
• Budget and Financial Management: develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement cost savings without compromising 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, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager.
• Financially astute with experience creating menus, running costings and trading at a fixed cost site.
• Ideally recent background within the contract catering sector.
• Excellent creative culinary skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal 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.
• Alignment with BaxterStorey core values.

Additional Information

For almost 20 years we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams for every client, whether it’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university, 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 lies 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, 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.

Additional Details

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

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Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Inclusivity Statement

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 aims for a truly representative workforce where every employee feels respected and able to give their best. To support this commitment, we have set 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.