Head Chef — Lead Teams, Elevate Menus & Service

Baxterstorey Uk; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey UK in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead and inspire a dedicated kitchen team, delivering consistently exceptional dining experiences and overseeing day-to-day operations.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets, maintain rigorous food standards, and collaborate with clients to create memorable menus while upholding BaxterStorey values and governance.

A rewarding career path with ongoing training and development awaits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or similar role.
• Demonstrates obsession for food and creating experiences.
• Experience in managing, training and supporting a team.
• Financially astute with budgeting and commercial performance.
• Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects under pressure.
• Meticulous organisation with high attention to detail.
• Empathetic, clear and effective communication.
• Adaptable with a solution-focused mindset.
• Strong strategic thinking and critical reasoning.
• Works in line with BaxterStorey core values.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and support direct reports to deliver exceptional standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop your team through training and empowerment.
• Create a culture of excellence with high food standards and innovation.
• Achieve KPIs across Health & Safety, Sustainability, Financial and Governance.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Food obsession

Team management

Budgeting

Coaching & delegation

Prioritisation

Organization

Communication

Adaptability

Strategic thinking

Core values alignment

Job description

BaxterStorey UK in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead and inspire a dedicated kitchen team, delivering consistently exceptional dining experiences and overseeing day-to-day operations.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets, maintain rigorous food standards, and collaborate with clients to create memorable menus while upholding BaxterStorey values and governance.

A rewarding career path with ongoing training and development awaits.