Chef Manager: Lead Innovative Kitchens & Teams

BaxterStorey; Holt; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Maternity leave (24 weeks)

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Training & development

Apprenticeships opportunities

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Wellbeing hub

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Wrexham, United Kingdom, is seeking an innovative Chef Manager to lead our small team and operations on the JCB Transmissions account.

You will deliver exceptional dishes in a busy kitchen, manage a two-person team, and drive high standards of food quality, safety, and customer service while working Monday to Friday.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the culinary experience, develop your team, and contribute to a respected hospitality business.

Qualifications

• P&L management, budgeting and financial analysis are essential.
• Excellent people management and leadership skills.
• Strategic thinking and business development to identify growth opportunities.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in change management and implementing improvements.
• Proficiency in performance management and staff appraisal processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the organisation, aligning goals with the company vision.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, resource allocation, and process optimisation.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, P&L accountability, and cost control.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the management team and staff through regular appraisals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and company policies across operations.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, clients, and partners to enhance reputation.
• Analyse performance data and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Implement strategic initiatives and drive change within the business.
• Champion a customer-focused approach, ensuring service excellence and satisfaction.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative working environment and invest in staff development.

Skills

P&L management

Budgeting

People management

Strategic thinking

Health & safety

Communication

Analytical thinking

Change management

Performance management

Job description

BaxterStorey in Wrexham, United Kingdom, is seeking an innovative Chef Manager to lead our small team and operations on the JCB Transmissions account.

You will deliver exceptional dishes in a busy kitchen, manage a two-person team, and drive high standards of food quality, safety, and customer service while working Monday to Friday.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the culinary experience, develop your team, and contribute to a respected hospitality business.