Executive Chef Manager | Creative Menus, Strong Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday

Birthday day off

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave (24 weeks enhanced)

Second carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeships opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead a busy contract kitchen and deliver high-quality meals for a corporate client.

You will manage a small team, plan menus, control costs and ensure food safety and excellent service from Monday to Friday in a supportive, development-focused environment.

Join a team that values creativity, collaboration and career growth, with training and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager in contract catering.
• Ideally background in corporate 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 – oversee food preparation and presentation.
• Employee management – recruit, train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Inventory and cost control – monitor stock and ordering.
• Customer relations – understand catering needs and gather feedback.
• Health and safety compliance – ensure policies are followed.
• Budget and financial management – manage kitchen budgets and costs.
• Menu development and innovation – stay current with trends.
• Compliance and documentation – maintain inventory and records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food cost management

Food safety

Adaptability

Budgeting

Job description

BaxterStorey in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead a busy contract kitchen and deliver high-quality meals for a corporate client.

You will manage a small team, plan menus, control costs and ensure food safety and excellent service from Monday to Friday in a supportive, development-focused environment.

Join a team that values creativity, collaboration and career growth, with training and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.