Multisite Chef Manager — Lead, Innovate & Grow Kitchens

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Birthday off

Maternity leave (24 weeks enhanced)

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Training and Apprenticeships

Perkbox discounts

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary teams across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and parts of Cambridge. You will manage menus, control costs, and ensure high-quality service, with a focus on safety and staff development.

The role emphasizes leadership, creativity, and collaboration within a contract catering environment, offering opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef manager in contract catering.
• Excellent creative culinary skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Works according to BaxterStorey core values.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and execution, overseeing food prep and presentation.
• Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Inventory and cost control, sensible ordering.
• Customer relations and addressing catering needs.
• Health and safety compliance and policies.
• Budget and financial management with cost savings.
• Menu development and innovation.
• Documentation and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary leadership

Food cost management

Food safety

Communication skills

Team management

Contract catering

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary teams across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and parts of Cambridge. You will manage menus, control costs, and ensure high-quality service, with a focus on safety and staff development.

The role emphasizes leadership, creativity, and collaboration within a contract catering environment, offering opportunities for training and progression.