Chef Manager

Baxterstorey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank hols

Birthday leave

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox

Free meals on shift

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Apprenticeships opportunities

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Guildford, United Kingdom, is seeking a skilled Chef to join our culinary team. You will prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes, maintain a compliant kitchen, and work with teams to deliver excellent service.

The role emphasizes kitchen leadership, cost awareness and a passion for creative, community-minded hospitality. With day-to-day daytime hours, you will contribute to a well-respected contract catering business, benefiting from a supportive team and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in a similar role.
• Strong culinary skills with a flair for creative menus.
• Knowledge of food safety and health and safety regulations.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to high standards following recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, compliant kitchen environment and uphold health and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with kitchen teams to support daily operations and service.
• Assist in managing inventories, budgets and cost controls.
• Lead and supervise team members, fostering a positive work culture.

Skills

Chef experience

Culinary skills

Food safety awareness

Leadership

Team management

Cost management

Menu creativity

Communication

Adaptability

Corporate catering exposure

Job description

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',. We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Chef to join our culinary team in Guildford, United Kingdom.

• Prepare, cook, and present food to the highest standards, adhering to our organisation's recipes and guidelines
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and food safety procedures
• Collaborate with existing kitchen teams to support daily operations and maintain smooth service
• Assist in managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans as needed
• Adapt quickly to different kitchen environments, menus, and cooking styles
• Support and supervise kitchen staff when required, fostering a positive and efficient work atmosphere
• Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining food quality and presentation standards
• Respond flexibly to changing work locations and schedules as per organisational needs, 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!

• Previous experience as a Chef in a similar role
• Strong culinary skills and a flair for fresh, exciting food
• Confidence in managing kitchen operations and food safety
• A team-first attitude with a hands‑on approach, Proven experience
• Ideally a recent background with the corporate contract catering sector
• 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 value

Works according to the BaxterStorey core value Daytime hours - Monday to Friday (great work-life balance!) A busy and varied kitchen - no two days are the same A talented and friendly team ready to support you The freedom to bring creativity to your menus A chance to be part of a well-respected contract catering business,

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your 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 schem