Chef Manager

WSH Group; Isycoed; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank

Birthday off

Volunteer days

Maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Cycle to work

Free meals on shift

Training and development

Apprenticeships opportunities

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

BaxterStorey is recruiting a Chef Manager to lead operations in Wrexham, United Kingdom. This pivotal role drives strategic growth, operational excellence, and a positive workplace culture while delivering exceptional food and service.

The successful candidate will manage a small team, oversee budgeting and safety compliance, and champion a customer-first approach in a busy kitchen environment. Salary circa £31,000 per annum, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in P&L management, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Excellent people management and leadership skills.
• Strategic thinking with ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety requirements and compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proven track record in change management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction aligned with company vision.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and resource allocation across sites.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, P&L, and cost control initiatives.
• Lead, motivate and develop the management team and staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and company policies.
• Build relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders.

Skills

P&L management

Budgeting

Financial analysis

People management

Strategic thinking

Business development

Health & safety

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Change management

Operational improvements

Performance management

Job description

Company Description

Title: Chef Manager

Location: Wrexham

Salary: Circa £31,000 per annum

Chef Manager – JCB Transmissions

We’re looking for an innovative and inspiring Chef Manager to lead a small group of locations within the JCB estate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your creativity, delivering exceptional dishes in an excellent kitchen environment while leading a team of 2talented colleagues.

We’re seeking someone who brings fresh ideas, strong organisational skills, and a passion for great food.

Monday to Friday working hours!

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s 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 Perkboxapp; 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.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chef Manager to lead our operations in Wrexham, United Kingdom. This is an exciting opportunity to take the helm of our organisation, driving strategic growth whilst maintaining operational excellence and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture. The successful candidate will be instrumental in achieving our business objectives, enhancing customer satisfaction, and developing our talented team.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the organisation, setting clear goals and ensuring alignment with company vision and values
• Oversee all operational aspects of the business, including day-to-day management, resource allocation, and process optimisation
• Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss accountability, and cost control initiatives
• Lead, motivate, and develop the management team and staff, conducting regular appraisals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, health and safety legislation, and company policies across all operations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and partners to enhance the organisation's reputation and market position
• Analyse business performance data and market trends to identify opportunities for innovation and growth
• Implement strategic initiatives and manage change effectively to drive business transformation
• Champion a customer-focused approach, ensuring service excellence and customer satisfaction at all times
• Promote an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative working environment where all team members feel valued and empowered

Qualifications

**Required Skills and Experience:**

• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience in P&L management, budgeting, and financial analysis
• Excellent people management and leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams
• Strategic thinking and business development expertise with the ability to identify growth opportunities
• Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety, and compliance requirements relevant to the business sector
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a decisive, results-oriented approach
• Experience in change management and implementing operational improvements
• Proficiency in performance management and staff appraisal processes

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.

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.