Head Chef

WSH Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the UK is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee operations and maintain food quality across multiple outlets. The ideal candidate will have proven culinary experience and an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or above, along with strong leadership and team-building skills. This full-time role requires managing supplies, setting objectives, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Join us in revolutionizing food experiences!

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a demanding kitchen at the relevant level.
• Ability to work with a team and build relationships.
• Knowledge of food provenance is critical.

Responsibilities

• Manage the smooth operation of the kitchen across multiple outlets.
• Organize planning, preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
• Ensure supplies are correctly issued and accounted for.
• Set objectives for daily kitchen operations.
• Assess employee performance and recognize training needs.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Food Industry

Cooking

Cost Control

Baking

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

Education

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or above

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen that operates across multiple outlets ensuring the companys reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.
• Organise the planning preparation cooking and presentation of food to the standards required by the company and the client.
• Ensure supplies are correctly issued used and accounted for to carry out stock takes and food rotation procedures.
• Set objectives and be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen including supervising the recruitment and selection process
• Assess employee performance and recognise training needs and potential as appropriate.
• Continuously update your industry knowledge on current food trends and ingredients.
• Control and achieve agreed financial targets whilst maximising all commercial opportunities communicating this with the team as and when needed.
• Ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety Food Safety and environmental legislation and procedures.

Qualifications

• Foods provenance is critical to you and the closer to your kitchen the better
• You understand that being a great chef is not just about cooking but the ability to work with a team and build relationships
• You will have proven experience within a demanding kitchen at the relevant level
• Have an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or above
• Team player

Additional Information

For almost 20 years for every client in every location (whether thats 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 teams 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.

Interested Even if you dont meet all requirements we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn we can work together to develop your potential.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality diversity and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality.

Remote Work

Remote Work: No

Employment Type

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Key Skills: Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Kitchen Management Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Food Industry, Cooking, Cost Control, Baking, Sanitation, Leadership Experience

Experience

Experience: years

Vacancy

Vacancy: 1