Chef Manager: Creative Kitchen Leader (Mon-Fri, Guildford)

Baxterstorey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Maternity leave (24 weeks)

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Training and development

Apprenticeships

Perkbox discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Guildford, United Kingdom, seeks an innovative Chef Manager to lead a dynamic kitchen and deliver creative, high-quality dishes. The role offers daytime hours, Monday to Friday, with a strong focus on leadership and team collaboration.

The successful candidate will manage kitchen operations, maintain food safety standards, and drive menu creativity within a supportive, well-respected contract catering team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef in a similar role.
• Ideally background in corporate contract catering.
• Excellent creative culinary skills.
• Leadership and team management with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to the highest standards according to recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, compliant kitchen ensuring health and safety practices.
• Collaborate with kitchen teams to support daily operations and service.
• Assist in managing inventories, budgets, and action plans as needed.
• Adapt to different kitchen environments, menus, and cooking styles.
• Support and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a positive work atmosphere.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through food quality and presentation.
• Respond flexibly to changing locations and schedules as needed.

Skills

Chef experience

Culinary skills

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Team leadership

Job description

BaxterStorey in Guildford, United Kingdom, seeks an innovative Chef Manager to lead a dynamic kitchen and deliver creative, high-quality dishes. The role offers daytime hours, Monday to Friday, with a strong focus on leadership and team collaboration.

The successful candidate will manage kitchen operations, maintain food safety standards, and drive menu creativity within a supportive, well-respected contract catering team.