Executive Kitchen Leader & Culinary Innovator

Baxterstorey; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing hub

Job summary

Baxterstorey is looking for a creative culinary leader who can manage menu planning, employee training, and ensure health and safety compliance. You will be responsible for budgeting and interacting with customers to meet their catering needs.

As part of our inclusive team, you will enjoy benefits such as 28 days of holiday, enhanced maternity leave, and bespoke training opportunities. We believe in nurturing talent and empowering our chefs to excel.

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.

Responsibilities

• Create and plan menus in accordance with customer preferences.
• Recruit, train, and supervise all colleagues.
• Monitor and manage stock levels.
• Interact with customers to understand their catering needs.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Develop and manage kitchen budgets.
• Stay updated on culinary trends.

Skills

Creative culinary skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Food cost management

Knowledge of food safety

Adaptability

Job description

Baxterstorey is looking for a creative culinary leader who can manage menu planning, employee training, and ensure health and safety compliance. You will be responsible for budgeting and interacting with customers to meet their catering needs.

As part of our inclusive team, you will enjoy benefits such as 28 days of holiday, enhanced maternity leave, and bespoke training opportunities. We believe in nurturing talent and empowering our chefs to excel.