Multi-Site Lead Chef — Creative Cuisine & Growth

WSH Group; Bretton, Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank hols

Birthday off

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Cycle to work scheme

Apprenticeships opportunities

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a chef to manage the kitchen operations across multiple outlets, ensuring food quality and service standards are upheld. You will plan, prepare, cook, and present dishes to the client’s standards.

The role requires proven kitchen experience, a valid Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate, and the ability to lead a team while negotiating with suppliers. Competitive benefits accompany a commitment to staff development.

Qualifications

• Team player capable of working with a busy kitchen.
• Proven experience in demanding kitchen roles.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or higher.
• Ability to negotiate and build relationships with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the smooth and efficient operations of the kitchen that operates across multiple outlets.
• Organise the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food to the required standards.
• Ensure supplies are correctly issued, used and accounted for to carry out stock takes and food rotation.

Skills

Team player

Negotiation

Food provenance

Education

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or above

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a chef to manage the kitchen operations across multiple outlets, ensuring food quality and service standards are upheld. You will plan, prepare, cook, and present dishes to the client’s standards.

The role requires proven kitchen experience, a valid Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate, and the ability to lead a team while negotiating with suppliers. Competitive benefits accompany a commitment to staff development.