Head Chef | Creative Kitchen Leader, Mon-Fri 40h

WSH Group; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank hols

Birthday off

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks maternity leave

Sick leave benefits?

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Discounts on Perkbox

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking on site

Bespoke training and development

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Maidenhead is seeking a Head Chef to lead culinary operations with a passion for outstanding food and guest experiences. You will manage and mentor a diverse team, drive budgets, and build strong client relationships, delivering high standards across all service areas.

The role emphasizes developing people, maintaining rigorous health and safety, and aligning with BaxterStorey values to elevate workplace hospitality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or similar role.
• Strong passion for food and delivering memorable experiences.
• Experience in training and supporting a team.
• Financially astute with budgeting and driving commercial performance.
• Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Solution‑oriented mindset with strategic thinking.
• Works in line with BaxterStorey core values.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, collaborate and support direct reports to deliver exceptional standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Mentor, train, recognise and empower the team.
• Create a culture of excellence focused on service, standards and innovation.
• Achieve KPIs including Health & Safety, Sustainability, Financial and Governance.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Food obsession

Team leadership

Budgeting

Coaching

Prioritization

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Company values alignment

Job description

BaxterStorey in Maidenhead is seeking a Head Chef to lead culinary operations with a passion for outstanding food and guest experiences. You will manage and mentor a diverse team, drive budgets, and build strong client relationships, delivering high standards across all service areas.

The role emphasizes developing people, maintaining rigorous health and safety, and aligning with BaxterStorey values to elevate workplace hospitality and customer satisfaction.