Chef Manager: Lead Menu & Kitchen Team (Dumfries)

WSH Group; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave (24 weeks)

Secondary carer leave

Wedding day leave

Free meals on shift

Training and development

Apprenticeships

Pension and life insurance

HAPI app discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Dumfries is seeking an inspirational and enthusiastic Chef Manager to lead the kitchen, plan menus, and drive exceptional food quality. You will oversee food preparation, manage the kitchen team, and monitor wastage and portion control in a fast-paced contract catering setting.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, superb culinary skills, and a focus on cost management and safety compliance. We offer development opportunities and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager within contract catering.
• Led large volume business sites with strong leadership.
• Excellent culinary and creative skills.
• Proficient in food cost management and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and execution; create menus aligned with location style and customer preferences; oversee food prep and presentation.
• Manage and develop kitchen staff; recruit, train and supervise chefs and front-of-house; provide coaching.
• Monitor stock levels and control costs with sensible ordering.
• Engage with customers to understand catering needs; seek feedback for continuous improvement.
• Support health and safety compliance under the head chef; foster a safety-first culture.
• Develop and manage kitchen budgets; report on financial performance and savings.
• Stay updated on culinary trends; innovate menus.
• Maintain records of inventory, orders, and food prep; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Menu planning

Employee management

Cost control

Customer relations

Health and safety

Budgeting

Menu development

Compliance documentation

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Job description

BaxterStorey in Dumfries is seeking an inspirational and enthusiastic Chef Manager to lead the kitchen, plan menus, and drive exceptional food quality. You will oversee food preparation, manage the kitchen team, and monitor wastage and portion control in a fast-paced contract catering setting.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, superb culinary skills, and a focus on cost management and safety compliance. We offer development opportunities and a supportive environment.