Head Chef

BaxterStorey UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious corporate setting seeks an experienced Retail Head Chef to provide exceptional food catering services. This role involves collaborating with the Executive Chef and leading a team to ensure outstanding customer service while fostering a dynamic working environment. With benefits like a Monday to Friday schedule and professional development opportunities, you can build a rewarding hospitality career with BaxterStorey.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Bespoke training and development

Pension scheme

Discounts via Perkbox app

Qualifications

• Experience in a 5* hotel, corporate dining, or similar.
• Proven hands-on leadership in food catering services.
• Passion for food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Retail Manager with food-related management.
• Invest in team development and maintain high standards.
• Stay innovative and up-to-date with food trends.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Organisational

Leadership

Health & Safety

Financial Acumen

Job description

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The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people, so we are searching for an experienced Retail Head Chef with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our team at a highly prestigious corporate setting.

As a Retail Head Chef, your focus is to work closely with your team and the Executive Chef to develop a strong working relationship and together provide the best customer service.

In addition to excellent presentation, organisational, and communication skills, you should demonstrate a genuine passion for food & service and possess enthusiasm.

Job Description

• Assist the Retail Manager on-site with all food-related matters in a management capacity.
• Have experience in a well-established environment such as a 5* hotel, boutique property, corporate dining, or similar.
• Be a proven, hands-on leader, capable of investing in your team and their development.
• Be outgoing, vibrant, and passionate about food and customer service.
• Maintain excellent Health & Safety knowledge.
• Be financially astute with a good understanding of GP calculation and IT literacy.
• Stay innovative, creative, and driven by excellence.
• Keep up-to-date with current food trends.

Additional Information

• Monday to Friday schedule.
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Provision of bespoke training and development.
• Pension scheme.
• Discounts available via Perkbox app, including high street shops, holidays, and cinemas.

For nearly 20 years, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams across various venues, ensuring a memorable hospitality experience for every customer and guest.

We seek the brightest and best to join us in creating your hospitality legacy and building a career you can be proud of.

We are committed to supporting our team’s careers, with a culture of continuous learning and improvement embedded in our DNA.

We value individuality and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive working environment at BaxterStorey.

Ready to be fueled? Apply today.

Find out more about us at www.baxterstorey.com