Chef Manager: Lead Menu Innovation & Kitchen Team

BaxterStorey; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee menu planning, manage a culinary team, and maintain high standards of food quality. The successful candidate will have a passion for culinary arts, creative skills, and the ability to lead a diverse team. Responsibilities include managing budgets, ensuring health and safety compliance, and maintaining customer satisfaction. This role offers a supportive environment for professional growth, competitive salary, and exceptional benefits including 28 days holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Plus your birthday off

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels

Pension and life insurance

Discounts available on Perkbox app

Wellbeing hub

Access to employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

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.

Responsibilities

• Create and plan menus in accordance with customer preferences.
• Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen team.
• Monitor and manage stock levels.
• Interact with customers to understand their catering needs.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Develop and manage kitchen budgets.
• Incorporate new ideas into menus.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory and food preparation.

Skills

Excellent creative culinary skills

Leadership and team management abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills

Proficiency in food cost management

Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Proven experience commensurate with role

Job description

A leading hospitality provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee menu planning, manage a culinary team, and maintain high standards of food quality. The successful candidate will have a passion for culinary arts, creative skills, and the ability to lead a diverse team. Responsibilities include managing budgets, ensuring health and safety compliance, and maintaining customer satisfaction. This role offers a supportive environment for professional growth, competitive salary, and exceptional benefits including 28 days holiday and training opportunities.