Head Chef - Hospitality

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A fantastic opportunity to be a part of an ever-growing business.

We are looking for a passionate, creative, and career-driven Head Chef with experience in all forms of catering to help develop our evolving catering offer for an elite sports team in Milton Keynes.

For almost 20 years, in every location—from offices and stadiums to cathedrals and universities—we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams, ensuring each customer and guest has the hospitality experience they deserve.

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

Our drive and belief in people mean we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit ingrained in our DNA, with learning at the core of your experience working with us. Come join the revolution!

Our Milton Keynes location serves around 1500 customers across 4 outlets, including 3 restaurants, 3 coffee bars, and a deli bar. We also cater high-profile hospitality events. This is an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, creative, and experienced Head Chef to join our team. If this sounds like you, please get in touch!

Job Description

What will keep you busy:

1. Plan, prepare, cook, and present food to the required standards.
2. Ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is maintained with clients and customers.
3. Control portion sizes and monitor waste.
4. Ensure supplies are correctly issued, used, and accounted for, including stock takes and food rotation procedures.
5. Maintain records related to food production activities and supplier information.
6. Ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy.
7. Set objectives and oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
8. Assess employee performance, recognize training needs, and identify potential.
9. Hold regular team meetings to communicate targets, standards, and relevant information.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

1. A passion for food.
2. Good secondary education.
3. NVQ qualification or equivalent.
4. Successful progressive background in catering.
5. Basic and Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificates.
6. Strong supervisory experience.
7. Excellent background in high-end hospitality across multiple locations.
8. Ability to demonstrate a passion for food and customer service.

Additional Information

The Garnish:

1. 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
2. Birthday additional holiday.
3. 24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leave.
4. Secondary career leave.
5. Wedding/commitment day leave.
6. Free meals on shift.
7. Pension and life insurance.
8. Discounts available from HAPI app, covering high street shops, holidays, and cinema.
9. Access to employee assistance programme.
10. Cycle to work scheme.
11. We are committed to creating an inclusive working culture at BaxterStorey to fuel your individuality.