Mobile Relief Head Chef – Creative Menus & Cost Control

Baxterstorey; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank holiday

Birthday off

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on Perkbox app

Cycle to work scheme

Free meals on shift

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeships opportunities

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking an inspirational Relief Head Chef to join our team in Glenrothes. This mobile role requires you to drive and manage menu planning, food preparation, and cost control across assigned locations, while upholding BaxterStorey standards.

You will lead a team, ensure health and safety compliance, and bring innovative culinary ideas to the table. A strong background in contract catering and leadership is essential, with a commitment to development and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager.
• Knowledge of the contract catering sector.
• Excellent creative culinary skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills.
• Proficiency in food cost management.
• Knowledge of food safety and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and execution to match location style and customer preferences.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation, monitor wastage and portion control.
• Inventory and cost control, manage stock levels and ordering.
• Customer relations and feedback through open communication.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Team management

Food cost management

Food safety knowledge

Adaptability

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking an inspirational Relief Head Chef to join our team in Glenrothes. This mobile role requires you to drive and manage menu planning, food preparation, and cost control across assigned locations, while upholding BaxterStorey standards.

You will lead a team, ensure health and safety compliance, and bring innovative culinary ideas to the table. A strong background in contract catering and leadership is essential, with a commitment to development and inclusivity.