Head Chef: Lead, Inspire & Elevate Culinary Experience

BaxterStorey; Rochester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bespoke training and development

Apprenticeships opportunities for all

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

28 days holiday inc. bank holidays

Birthday day off

Volunteering days

Maternity leave (24 weeks)

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Wellbeing hub

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a skilled Head Chef to lead a high-performing culinary team in Rochester. You will oversee menu development, kitchen operations, and client liaison to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, maintaining stringent food quality, and driving commercial results in a dynamic workplace. Strong leadership and strategic thinking are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Head Chef or similar role.
• Have an obsession for food and creating experiences.
• Managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date.
• Financially astute; able to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance.
• Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous organisational abilities and high attention to detail.
• Empathetic, clear and effective communication.
• Adapt to challenges with a solution-oriented perspective.
• Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, Inspire, collaborate and support your direct reports to deliver exceptionally high standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and key stakeholders in the business.
• Mentor and develop your team through training and recognition.
• Create a culture of excellence with a focus on service, food standards and innovation.
• Achieve business KPIs including Health and Safety, Sustainability, Financial and Governance.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Team management

Budgeting & financials

Coaching & delegation

Prioritise under pressure

Organisational excellence

Clear communication

Strategic thinking

Food creativity

Company values alignment

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a skilled Head Chef to lead a high-performing culinary team in Rochester. You will oversee menu development, kitchen operations, and client liaison to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, maintaining stringent food quality, and driving commercial results in a dynamic workplace. Strong leadership and strategic thinking are essential for success.