Chef Manager – Lead Dual-Site Kitchen & Menu Innovation

BaxterStorey; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank

Birthday off

Free meals on shift

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee breakfast and lunch across two Leicester-area sites. You will lead a team of 4-5 staff, plan menus, manage cost controls, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The role emphasizes development, training, and delivering high-quality hospitality experiences for clients.

The position offers a Monday to Friday working week, with excellent benefits and opportunities for career growth within BaxterStorey.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager within the contract catering sector.
• Excellent creative culinary skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in food cost management.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and execution for multiple locations.
• Recruit, train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Monitor stock levels and costs to control wastage.
• Maintain strong customer relations and feedback channels.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Develop and manage kitchen budgets and savings.
• Stay updated on culinary trends and menu innovation.
• Keep accurate records of inventory and compliance.

Skills

Chef management

Leadership

Food cost mgmt

Food safety

Team management

Contract catering

Communication

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee breakfast and lunch across two Leicester-area sites. You will lead a team of 4-5 staff, plan menus, manage cost controls, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The role emphasizes development, training, and delivering high-quality hospitality experiences for clients.

The position offers a Monday to Friday working week, with excellent benefits and opportunities for career growth within BaxterStorey.