Head Chef

BaxterStorey; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40k

28 days leave (incl. BH)

Training & development

Pension

HAPI app discounts

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking an inspirational Head Chef for a seven-day operation in Scotland. Lead a great team, drive menu ideas and cost control, and deliver high-quality catering services to clients.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong culinary and financial management skills, and a commitment to developing staff. Competitive salary (£40,000) with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in menu planning and costing.
• Ability to manage budgets and food costs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial targets are met in line with client budget.
• Monitor staff, conduct appraisals and identify training needs.
• Lead team meetings to communicate targets and standards.
• Work with GM to prepare budgets and maintain food cost targets.
• Develop and evolve client services at location with regular improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Budgeting

Staff training

Food safety

Operational excellence

Communication

Cost management

Job description

Company Description

HEAD CHEF OPPORTUNITY!!

Here at BaxterStorey We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the food service industry.

In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary

• Salary - £40,000 per annum
• 28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Bespoke training and development
• Pension
• Discounts available from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays and cinemas

Job Description

This is a seven-day operation requiring a Head Chef with preferably Experience in high passed environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who can inspire and lead our great team and share their wealth of experience.

What Will Keep You Busy

• Ensure that the location achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed with the client in line with the budget
• Monitor the work of all the staff and carry out appraisals, recognise training needs and potential as appropriate
• Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets, standards required and company and client information
• Work with your General Manager to prepare budgets; achieve and maintain the food cost in accordance with the budget

Develop and evolve all client’s services at location, ensuring regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Thrive on getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunities
• Excellent kitchen management skills
• Fresh ideas, menu planning and costing
• Draw satisfaction from managing, training and supporting a team
• Provide a professional catering service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met
• Previous experience in an Exec Chef or Head Chef role
• Strong understanding of report writing and financial management.
• Excellent supervisory and communication skills
• Good delegation and influencing skills
• Able to demonstrate your analytical approach to problem solving
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
• Hands on approach

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

Wholeheartedly Positive

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.