Chef Manager

BaxterStorey; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday incl. bank holidays

Birthday leave off

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on Perkbox app

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee two locations in the Leicester area, delivering breakfast and lunch services, vending, and hospitality. You will lead a team of 4-5 staff and ensure high standards across both sites.

The role runs Monday to Friday with full responsibility for menu planning, cost control, health and safety, and client relations in a contract catering environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager within the contract catering sector.
• Excellent creative culinary skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Menu Planning and Execution – plan menus and oversee food prep and presentation.
• Employee Management – recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Inventory and Cost Control – monitor stock and control costs.
• Customer Relations – liaise with clients and maintain service standards.
• Health and Safety Compliance – ensure regulations and safety protocols are followed.
• Budget and Financial Management – manage kitchen budgets and cost savings.
• Menu Development and Innovation – stay updated on trends and innovate menus.
• Compliance and Documentation – maintain records and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Culinary excellence

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Job description

Working week: Monday to Friday!

Overseeing two locations for our client business within the Leicester area. Running a good standard of breakfast & lunch service along with vending and hospitality across both sites.

Company Description

Title: Chef Manager

Location: Lutterworth, Leicester

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

Working week: Monday to Friday!

Overseeing two locations for our client business within the Leicester area. Running a good standard of breakfast & lunch service along with vending and hospitality across both sites.

Responsible for a team of 4-5 BaxterStorey employees

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 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 scheme

Are you a culinary connoisseur / gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, that’s why invest in you to develop your professional growth.

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!

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

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager within the contract catering sector
• Excellent creative culinary skills
• Leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills ...