Chef Manager - Creative Kitchen Leader with Benefits

WSH Group; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank hols

Birthday leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Training and apprenticeships

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Dunstable is seeking an inspirational Chef Manager to lead the kitchen on a Monday-Friday 7am-3pm shift, delivering high quality dishes from planning to plate. You will recruit and coach staff, manage food costs, ensure health and safety compliance, and foster strong customer relations while upholding BaxterStorey values.

We offer 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus birthday leave, enhanced maternity leave, pension, life insurance, and training and development

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 BaxterStorey core values

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and execution with style and cost control
• Recruit, train and supervise kitchen and FOH staff
• Inventory and cost management, sensible ordering
• Customer relations and feedback loop
• Health and safety compliance
• Budget and financial management
• Menu development and innovation
• Compliance and documentation

Skills

Culinary leadership

Communication

Food cost mgmt

Team leadership

Job description

BaxterStorey in Dunstable is seeking an inspirational Chef Manager to lead the kitchen on a Monday-Friday 7am-3pm shift, delivering high quality dishes from planning to plate. You will recruit and coach staff, manage food costs, ensure health and safety compliance, and foster strong customer relations while upholding BaxterStorey values.

We offer 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus birthday leave, enhanced maternity leave, pension, life insurance, and training and development