Chef Manager: Creative Kitchen Leader

BaxterStorey; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity

Secondary carer leave

Wedding leave

Free meals

Training & development

Apprenticeships

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Chef Manager in Kirkcaldy who will lead a busy breakfast and lunch unit from 7am to 3.30pm, overseeing a small team and ensuring high-quality service. The role includes menu development, cost control and ensuring food safety compliance.

The salary is £34,000 per annum with 28 days holiday, plus birthday leave and other enhanced benefits. This is a full-time, on-site position in Kirkcaldy, supporting a collaborative catering operation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager in contract catering.
• Strong creative culinary skills and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with teams and clients.
• proficient in food cost management and budgeting.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP practices.
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and execution aligned with location style and client preferences.
• Recruit, train and supervise kitchen and FOH staff; provide coaching.
• Monitor stock levels and control costs while ensuring quality.
• Engage with customers to understand catering needs and feedback.
• Support health and safety compliance and food safety policies.
• Develop and manage kitchen budgets and financial performance.
• Drive menu development and innovation with current trends.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, orders and prep processes.

Skills

Chef management

Contract catering

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Food cost control

Food safety

Adaptability

Values alignment

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a Chef Manager in Kirkcaldy who will lead a busy breakfast and lunch unit from 7am to 3.30pm, overseeing a small team and ensuring high-quality service. The role includes menu development, cost control and ensuring food safety compliance.

The salary is £34,000 per annum with 28 days holiday, plus birthday leave and other enhanced benefits. This is a full-time, on-site position in Kirkcaldy, supporting a collaborative catering operation.