Chef Manager: Lead Menus, Develop Team, Control Costs

BaxterStorey UK; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday incl. bank holidays

Birthday day off

Volunteer days

Maternity leave 24 weeks

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Staff training & development

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey UK is seeking a Chef Manager for our New R&A Headquarters in St Andrews. The role oversees a small kitchen team, manages a high-quality breakfast and lunch service, and delivers exceptional hospitality for 120–180 on-site diners each day.

You will lead menu planning, ensure cost control, and maintain rigorous health and safety standards while upholding BaxterStorey’s values and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager.
• Understanding of the contract catering sector.
• 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 the BaxterStorey core values.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and execution, overseeing food preparation and presentation.
• Recruit, train, and supervise all kitchen staff.
• Monitor stock levels and control costs.
• Interact with customers to understand catering needs.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Develop and manage kitchen budgets and report financial performance.
• Stay updated on culinary trends and menu development.
• Maintain accurate inventory and documentation.

Skills

Chef Manager

Contract catering

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Food cost management

Food safety/health regs

Fast-paced work

Core values adherence

Job description

BaxterStorey UK is seeking a Chef Manager for our New R&A Headquarters in St Andrews. The role oversees a small kitchen team, manages a high-quality breakfast and lunch service, and delivers exceptional hospitality for 120–180 on-site diners each day.

You will lead menu planning, ensure cost control, and maintain rigorous health and safety standards while upholding BaxterStorey’s values and training initiatives.