Chef Manager

Baxterstorey; Leeds; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Maternity leave 24w

Secondary carer leave

Wedding day leave

Free meals on shift

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Cycle to work

Volunteering days

Wellbeing hub

Job summary

Baxterstorey is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at a client site in Leeds. The role offers a clear path to management with support from experienced chefs and managers, and a focus on delivering high-quality menus and guest experiences.

You will plan menus, manage the kitchen team, control costs, and ensure health and safety standards while delivering excellent service and maintaining strong client relations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager within contract catering.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in food cost management.
• Knowledge of food safety and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Menu Planning and Execution – create and plan menus, oversee food preparation and presentation.
• Employee Management – recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff; provide coaching.
• Inventory and Cost Control – monitor stock levels and manage costs.
• Customer Relations – communicate with customers to understand catering needs and gather feedback.
• Health and Safety Compliance – ensure adherence to safety regulations and food safety protocols.
• Budget and Financial Management – develop and manage kitchen budgets and cost savings.
• Menu Development and Innovation – stay updated on culinary trends and apply ideas.
• Compliance and Documentation – keep records of inventory, orders, and prep processes.

Skills

Chef Manager experience

Contract catering

Leadership

Team management

Food cost management

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Chef Manager

Salary: £32,000

5/7 Days (Mainly Monday to Friday with the occasional weekend)

11am - 7pm

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chef who is looking to step up into a Management role within Baxterstorey or a current experienced Chef Manager . You will gain invaluable experience working with a large Client whilst working alongside other experienced Chefs and Managers withinthe area.

Benefits

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

As a member of the Baxterstorey 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!

Job Description

• 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

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager within contract catering
• 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

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.

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’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

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