Chef Manager

BaxterStorey; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a passionate Chef Manager in Shirebrook to lead kitchen teams and manage operations. The role involves supporting the Head Chef, improving food quality, and ensuring smooth kitchen workflows. Candidates must have leadership experience, communication skills, and appropriate certifications. Competitive salary of £39,000 pa and various benefits, including 28 days of holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Plus your birthday off

Volunteering days

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts available on our Perkbox app

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong communication, organizational, and people management skills.
• Up-to-date Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen teams across different sites, maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations, stepping in during absence or peak periods.
• Manage stock, orders, and kitchen budgets efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Job description

Company Description

Job Title: Chef Manager

Location: Shirebrook

Salary: £39,000 pa

Contract type: Full-time / 40 hours per week

Hours: 5 days over 7 - evening & weekend work required

We Offer:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary career 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 passionate and adaptable chef looking for a step into Management? We’re looking for a Chef Manager to step in and support our kitchen operation. Along with Supporting the Head Chef to elevate the food offering you will also report to our General manager and support with the day to day tasks such as, Checking and verifying Due diligence records, Supporting with quality controls across a large and fast paced environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy variety in your work, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen teams across different sites, maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene
• Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations, stepping in during absence or peak periods
• Manage stock, orders, and kitchen budgets efficiently
• Train and support kitchen staff to maintain consistency and excellence
• Work closely with front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional customer service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar leadership role
• Flexibility to travel and adapt to new kitchen environments
• Strong communication, organisational, and people management skills
• Up-to-date Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certifications
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle essential