Creative Chef: Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

BaxterStorey; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Chef for an on-site role in Northampton, responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes aligned with our flavour-forward ethos. You will plan menus, manage kitchen stock, monitor waste, and uphold food safety standards while training and mentoring team members to deliver an exceptional dining experience for clients and guests.

This full-time role calls for a collaborative, creative chef committed to cost control and seasonal innovation in a busy

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills including scratch cooking and menu development.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations and safe food handling.
• Experience in a professional kitchen or hospitality setting.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks during busy service.
• Collaborative approach with strong communication to coach and motivate staff.
• Flexibility to adapt menus to client preferences and seasonal availability.
• Basic understanding of cost control and stock management.
• Culinary qualification or professional chef training is beneficial; food hygiene certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes aligned with the company’s creative and flavour-forward ethos.
• Plan menus, food preparation, maintain food safety and hygiene standards, and ensure consistent quality across services.
• Collaborate with the hospitality team, manage kitchen stock, monitor waste, and contribute ideas for new dishes and seasonal menus.
• Train and mentor team members and help deliver an exceptional dining experience to clients and guests.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Professional kitchen experience

Under pressure

Team communication

Menu development

Cost control & waste

Culinary qualification

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a Chef for an on-site role in Northampton, responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes aligned with our flavour-forward ethos. You will plan menus, manage kitchen stock, monitor waste, and uphold food safety standards while training and mentoring team members to deliver an exceptional dining experience for clients and guests.

This full-time role calls for a collaborative, creative chef committed to cost control and seasonal innovation in a busy