Culinary Leader: Menu & Kitchen Excellence

WSH Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Birthday off

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension plan

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Cambridge is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a busy kitchen, plan menus, and deliver high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment. You will manage a team, handle food costs, ensure safety standards, and collaborate with operations to maintain exceptional hospitality.

The role emphasizes development, training, and alignment with BaxterStorey values, supporting career growth within a renowned contract catering environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager
• Ideally a recent background with the corporate 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 – create and plan menus, oversee food preparation and presentation
• Employee management – recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff
• Inventory and cost control – monitor stock levels and ordering
• Customer relations – interact with customers and address needs
• Health and safety compliance – ensure adherence to regulations
• Budget and financial management – develop and manage kitchen budgets
• Menu development and innovation – stay updated on culinary trends
• Compliance and documentation – maintain records of inventory and processes

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food cost management

Food safety

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

BaxterStorey in Cambridge is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a busy kitchen, plan menus, and deliver high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment. You will manage a team, handle food costs, ensure safety standards, and collaborate with operations to maintain exceptional hospitality.

The role emphasizes development, training, and alignment with BaxterStorey values, supporting career growth within a renowned contract catering environment.