Creative Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen & Service

BaxterStorey; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Liverpool is looking for a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations and manage a team. The role involves menu planning, staff training, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have proven culinary skills and leadership experience. Benefits include 28 days holiday, training opportunities, and access to discounts through a perks platform.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday off

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts available on our Perkbox app

Wellbeing hub

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager required.
• Financially astute for managing fixed costs and menus.
• Ideally recent background in contract catering.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute menus based on customer preferences.
• Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Manage inventory and control costs.
• Engage with customers to understand catering needs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop and manage kitchen budgets.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team management

Communication skills

Food cost management

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

A leading hospitality company in Liverpool is looking for a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations and manage a team. The role involves menu planning, staff training, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have proven culinary skills and leadership experience. Benefits include 28 days holiday, training opportunities, and access to discounts through a perks platform.