Chef Manager: Creative Kitchen Leader & Growth

WSH Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday incl bank holidays

Birthday off

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeships opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts on high street shops

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead a dynamic kitchen team in the UK. You will plan menus, oversee food preparation, and ensure excellence in presentation while managing wastage and portions.

Join a collaborative environment where development is encouraged and training is provided to continuously refine your craft. A strong emphasis on health and safety, cost control, and customer satisfaction is central to this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience commensurate with role.
• Excellent creative culinary skills
• Leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relations 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
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Communication

Food cost management

Food safety knowledge

Adaptability

Team management

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead a dynamic kitchen team in the UK. You will plan menus, oversee food preparation, and ensure excellence in presentation while managing wastage and portions.

Join a collaborative environment where development is encouraged and training is provided to continuously refine your craft. A strong emphasis on health and safety, cost control, and customer satisfaction is central to this role.