Chef Manager: Menu & Team Leadership

Baxterstorey Uk; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey UK in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef Manager to lead and inspire a busy kitchen team in a dynamic catering environment in Leicester.

You will plan menus, supervise food preparation and presentation, manage costs, and ensure health, safety and quality standards are met across all service lines.

Strong leadership, culinary creativity, and excellent communication are essential to deliver outstanding hospitality experiences for clients and their guests.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager
• 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 – create and plan menus in accordance with the style and customer preferences of the location.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure high-quality dishes, monitoring wastage and portion control.
• Employee Management – recruit, train, and supervise all colleagues, including chefs, cooks and front of house.
• Inventory and Cost Control – monitor and manage stock levels, sensible approach to ordering supplies.
• Customer Relations – Interact with customers to understand their specific catering needs and preferences and address concerns.
• Health and Safety Compliance – support the head chef to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols.
• Budget and Financial Management – develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement cost savings.
• Menu Development and Innovation – stay updated on culinary trends and incorporate new ideas into menus.
• Compliance and Documentation – maintain accurate records of inventory, orders, and food preparation processes and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements

Skills

Chef management experience

Creative culinary skills

Leadership and team management

Communication and interpersonal skills

Food cost management

Food safety knowledge

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Values alignment with BaxterStorey

Job description

BaxterStorey UK in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef Manager to lead and inspire a busy kitchen team in a dynamic catering environment in Leicester.

You will plan menus, supervise food preparation and presentation, manage costs, and ensure health, safety and quality standards are met across all service lines.

Strong leadership, culinary creativity, and excellent communication are essential to deliver outstanding hospitality experiences for clients and their guests.