Chef Manager – Milton Keynes,

BaxterStorey UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave 24 weeks

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Training and development

Apprenticeships opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey UK in Milton Keynes is looking for a Chef Manager to run a small site, delivering breakfast, lunch and vending for around 40–50 people daily.

The role combines hands-on cooking with team leadership, menu planning, and cost control, with full training on company processes and a clear path into management. The position is Monday to Friday with 40 hours per week and a salary up to £35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience commensurate with the role.
• Excellent creative culinary skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in food cost management.
• Knowledge of food safety and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Adheres to BaxterStorey core values.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and execution overseeing menus and portion control.
• Employee management including recruitment, training and coaching.
• Inventory and cost control including stock monitoring.
• Customer relations and understanding client catering needs.
• Health and safety compliance and food safety protocols.
• Budget and financial management including cost savings.
• Menu development and innovation staying current with trends.
• Compliance and documentation of records.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Food cost management

Food safety

Adaptability

Team management

Job description

Chef Manager - Milton Keynes,

Company Description

Chef Manager - Milton Keynes

Salary - up to £35,000 per annum

Wish to work Monday to Friday and 40 hours per week??

Yes…..then read on!

We are recruiting a Chef Manager for a small site in Milton Keynes.

As Chef Manager you will work with one other person delivering breakfast, lunch and vending services to approx 40-50 people per day. Working lunches are also provided from time to time.

This is a great opportunity to join the BaxterStorey family or as a progression into management.

Common sense, flexibility, a good understanding of allergen management and due diligence is essential. As well as being a great cook.

You will receive full training on company bookwork and processes as necessary.

You will be required to work bank holidays as part of your normal working pattern.

Benefits

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week's enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carerleave
• 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 our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, that's why invest in you to develop your professional growth.

As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

Job Description

• 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. Provide continual guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to kitchen team.
• 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 maintain an open channel of communication to address any concerns or requirements. Consistently seeking feedback is key to success
• Health and Safety Compliance - support the head chef to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols/policies. Create an environment that has safety embedded in the culture
• Budget and Financial Management - develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement any cost savings required without impacting delivery of excellence
• 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

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
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team's careers. Better is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we'd like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.