Chef Manager - Coven

BaxterStorey; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company located in Wolverhampton seeks a Chef Manager to oversee high-quality food preparation and team management. The role requires excellent culinary skills and leadership abilities, along with a background in contract catering. Employees enjoy a range of benefits including generous holiday, training opportunities, and an inclusive work environment. Join this dynamic team and help create delightful culinary experiences for our clientele.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday off

3 volunteering days

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in contract catering is desirable.
• Knowledge of food safety and health-and-safety regulations.
• Stable background with a career focus.

Responsibilities

• Create and plan menus according to customer preferences.
• Oversee food preparation and ensure high-quality dishes.
• Recruit, train, and supervise all kitchen staff.

Skills

Creative culinary skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Food cost management

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Proven experience in contract catering

Chef Management exposure

Job description

Chef Manager – Coven

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: £36,000 per annum

Company Description

A great opportunity has become available at one of our BaxterStorey locations in the Wolverhampton area. Around 500 people use the catering facilities, including a café/restaurant open for breakfast and lunch, Monday to Thursday, with a brunch service on Friday. Our team consists of a Chef Manager, 2 General Assistants, and a part‑time kitchen porter.

Hours are daytime, Monday to Friday, finishing at 12pm on Friday.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding / commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts via the Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays, cinema, etc.)
• Wellbeing hub
• Employee assistance programme access
• Cycle to work scheme

Candidate Profile

Are you a culinary connoisseur / gastronomic genius with an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? This is the role for you.

At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We invest in you through ongoing training, professional growth opportunities, and a robust work‑life balance. Our inclusive environment encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We believe the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve.

If you are an inspirational and enthusiastic leader keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Menu Planning and Execution – Create and plan menus in accordance with the location's style and customer preferences.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure high‑quality dishes, monitoring waste and portion control.
• Employee Management – Recruit, train, and supervise all colleagues, including chefs, cooks and front‑of‑house staff. Provide continual guidance, coaching and performance feedback to the kitchen team.
• Inventory and Cost Control – Monitor and manage stock levels, adopting a sensible approach to ordering supplies.
• Customer Relations – Interact with customers to understand their catering needs and preferences and maintain an open channel of communication to address concerns.
• Health and Safety Compliance – Support the head chef to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols.
• Budget and Financial Management – Develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement cost‑savings 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, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within contract catering (desirable).
• Chef Management exposure and knowledge.
• Stable background and career focus.
• Excellent creative culinary skills.
• Leadership and team‑management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal 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.
• Alignment with BaxterStorey core values.

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams for clients across a range of venues—offices, stadiums, cathedrals, universities—ensuring everyone receives the hospitality experience they deserve. Join us to build a legacy you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people means we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. Learning is front and centre of your experience with us. Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values

ALWAYS VISIONARY – We strive for better, never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE – We are upbeat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE – We embrace our differences to push creativity and work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS – We lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Inclusion Statement

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. Applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions and socioeconomic backgrounds are encouraged. BaxterStorey commits to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aims for representation that reflects society, ensuring every employee feels respected and can give their best.

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.