Head Chef

Cath Org; Cupar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead a vibrant culinary team in a newly opened bistro. This role offers full creative control over menus and the opportunity to set new standards in workplace hospitality. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. With a focus on continuous growth and development, this position is perfect for those obsessed with food and eager to create memorable dining experiences. If you're ready to make a mark in the food service industry, this is your chance!

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and apprenticeships

Pension and life insurance

Volunteering days

Employee assistance program

Cycle scheme

Enhanced maternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role.
• Strong skills in team management and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the culinary team to deliver exceptional standards.
• Develop team through mentoring and training.

Skills

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Culinary Creativity

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Management Training

Job description

Calling all culinary connoisseurs!

If you are OBSESSED with food and eager to create delightful culinary experiences, we want you! At BaxterStorey, we offer a vibrant culinary environment where your creativity can flourish, talents can shine, and we support continuous growth and development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Head Chef to establish their reputation in the food service industry and set new standards in workplace hospitality. We are looking for a passionate, driven individual to join our team at a newly opened location, serving a small bistro menu alongside functions and events, with full creative control over menus supported by a wide network.

Responsibilities include:

1. Lead, inspire, collaborate, and support your team to deliver exceptional standards.
2. Build positive relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
3. Develop your team through mentoring, training, and recognition.
4. Create a culture of excellence, pushing boundaries through caring service, food standards, and innovation.
5. Achieve critical KPIs including health and safety, sustainability, financial, and governance standards.

We have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams for nearly 20 years, ensuring each customer receives outstanding hospitality. We seek the brightest and best to join us in creating a legacy in hospitality, with a focus on learning and development. Join us and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

• Always Visionary: Striving for better, leading the way.
• Wholeheartedly Positive: Motivating and inspiring through our passion.
• Creatively Collaborative: Embracing differences to push creativity.
• Forever Conscious: Protecting the planet and supporting communities.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role.
• Obsessed with food and creating memorable experiences.
• Experience in managing, training, and supporting a team.
• Financially savvy with budget management skills.
• Excellent coaching, delegation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Solution-oriented mindset to challenges and opportunities.
• Strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills.
• Alignment with BaxterStorey core values.

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off.
• Volunteering days, grandparent leave, enhanced maternity leave, secondary carer leave, wedding leave.
• Free meals on shift, bespoke training, apprenticeships, pension, life insurance.
• Discounts via Perkbox, wellbeing hub, employee assistance, cycle scheme.