Head Chef: Lead Creative Kitchen & Team Growth

WSH Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Birthday day off

26 weeks maternity leave

Cycle to work

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy city centre kitchen, delivering exceptional culinary standards and inspiring a skilled team. This role offers growth, a supportive culture, and opportunities to shape menus in a high-profile workplace setting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for food, strong leadership, budgeting acumen and a track record of driving performance while upholding BaxterStorey values.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Head Chef or similar role.
• Financially astute with budgeting and driving commercial performance.
• Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, collaborate and support your team to deliver exceptional standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop the team through training and empowerment.
• Create a culture of excellence with focus on service, food standards and innovation.
• Achieve KPIs including Health & Safety, Sustainability, Financial and Governance.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Food obsession

Team management

Budget management

Coaching

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Values alignment

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy city centre kitchen, delivering exceptional culinary standards and inspiring a skilled team. This role offers growth, a supportive culture, and opportunities to shape menus in a high-profile workplace setting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for food, strong leadership, budgeting acumen and a track record of driving performance while upholding BaxterStorey values.