Head Chef

BaxterStorey; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a passionate Head Chef for a full-time role in Oxford. This position involves leading a culinary team, achieving budget targets, and providing exceptional dining experiences. Ideal candidates will possess excellent kitchen management skills and a commitment to quality food service. Join us to lead culinary development in a vibrant environment!

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Bespoke training and development

Pension plan

Discounts via Perkbox

Qualifications

• Excellent kitchen management skills required.
• Proven experience in culinary development.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure achievement of financial targets.
• Monitor staff performance and conduct appraisals.
• Collaborate on budget preparation and maintain food costs.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Creativity

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Previous experience in Head Chef role

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Company Description

HEAD CHEF OPPORTUNITY!

Here at BaxterStorey We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to work at one of Oxford's locations.

This is a fantastic role 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 - £39,000 per annum
• Contract: Full-Time/ Permanent
• Hours 40 per week plus overtime shifts based on weekly rota
• 28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Bespoke training and development
• Pension
• Discounts available from Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays and cinemas
  
  

Job Description

This is a full-time role for a Head Chef with passion for culinary development of fine dining cookery and service.

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 for hospitality and weekly lunch menus
• 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 a Head Chef role required
• 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 and 'Can do' attitude are crucial
  
  

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 and guest can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We can’t do this alone; we need the brightest and the best to join us in our mission to revolutionise the hospitality industry. No bland, boring experiences here, just tastemakers and gamechangers creating legacies and having fun.

Our drive and belief in 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. Come join the revolution!

We want to fuel your individuality, which is why we are deeply committed to creating an inclusive working culture at BaxterStorey.

Ready to be fuelled? Apply today.

Find out more about us at www.baxterstorey.com

INDVIP

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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