Chef Manager

WSH Group; Retford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Birthday off

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave

Free meals on shift

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Retford is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our food and beverage operations. This permanent role requires strategic oversight of service delivery, team leadership, and financial performance.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets and P&L, and foster an inclusive, high-quality guest experience. Benefits include 28 days holiday, birthday day off, exclusive training, and a range of wellbeing and financial perks.

Qualifications

• Experience as General Manager in food and beverage.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage operations.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations in Retford with focus on service quality and guest satisfaction.
• Develop strategic plans and manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Culinary excellence

Job description

Company Description

Title: Chef Manager

Location: The Apron Cafe, Gamston Airport, Ollerton Road, Retford

Hours - 40 hours per week, 5/7 including rotated weekends. 8.30 am to 16.30 pm

Rate Of pay £ 16.06 per hour

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.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and decisive General Manager to lead our operations in Retford, United Kingdom. This is a permanent position where you will take full responsibility for the strategic direction, operational performance, and financial success of our food and beverage service. As General Manager, you will drive excellence across all aspects of the business, from service delivery and team management to customer satisfaction and profitability. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement whilst maintaining the highest standards of operational integrity. Lead and manage all operational aspects of the food and beverage service, ensuring consistent delivery of quality and service excellence

• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve business objectives, revenue targets, and profitability goals Manage P&L responsibilities, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting Recruit, induct, train, and develop a