Regional Executive Chef - North

BaxterStorey Limited; Leeds; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values culinary excellence and creativity! As a Regional Senior Chef, you will lead culinary teams, develop innovative menus, and ensure the highest quality standards across multiple locations. With a commitment to professional growth, this role offers you the chance to thrive in an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and nurtures talent. Enjoy a range of benefits including generous holiday leave, bespoke training opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture. If you're passionate about food and eager to make your mark in the industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday off

Enhanced maternity leave

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on HAPI app

Cycle to work scheme

Paid mileage

Wedding/commitment day leave

Qualifications

• Expertise in culinary leadership across multiple locations.
• Strong focus on food safety and quality control standards.
• Ability to innovate and develop appealing menus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality culinary standards and consistency.
• Train and mentor culinary teams to achieve excellence.
• Manage food and labor costs within budget.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Menu Development

Food Safety Compliance

Staff Training and Development

Cost Management

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Chef Academy Level 4 Qualification

Job description

Minimum of 28 days holiday including bank holidays (TBC)

Plus your birthday off

24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leave

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels

Pension and life insurance

Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema

Access to employee assistance programme

Paid mileage

Cycle to work scheme

Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At Baxterstorey, we offer an exceptional culinary environment where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering our chefs to evolve and refine their craft, which is why we invest in your professional growth.

As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to thrive, and we guarantee a good work-life balance because we believe people excel when they are given the space to care for themselves.

If you are a passionate experienced chef eager to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

As a Northern-based Regional Senior Chef, you will be responsible for maintaining high-quality standards, ensuring consistency, and providing leadership and guidance to culinary teams in your region. Your culinary expertise, managerial skills, and passion for food will contribute to our organisation's success and growth.

Qualifications

• Provide strong culinary leadership and expertise across multiple locations, ensuring adherence to quality standards, recipes, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with culinary teams to develop innovative and appealing menus that meet customer preferences, dietary restrictions, and regional trends.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff to achieve excellence in food preparation, presentation, and service. Conduct regular training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Maintain strict quality control standards, ensuring consistency, taste, and presentation. Conduct inspections and address issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards. Implement proper handling and storage procedures.
• Manage food and labor costs within budget, analyzing financial reports and implementing cost-saving strategies without compromising quality.
• Foster strong relationships and communication with departments like operations, marketing, and procurement to align goals and streamline processes.
• Stay updated on culinary trends, techniques, and ingredients. Seek opportunities to innovate and improve the dining experience.
• Willing and capable of working towards Baxterstorey’s Chef Academy Level 4 qualification and beyond.

Additional Information

With nearly 20 years of experience, we create beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams across various locations, ensuring each customer receives the hospitality experience they deserve.

We seek the brightest and best to join us in creating your hospitality legacy and building a proud career.

Our commitment to our people means we always aim to advance our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a core value embedded in our culture, with learning at the forefront of your experience with us.

Join us and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

Always Visionary: We strive for better, never settle, lead the way.

Wholeheartedly Positive: We are upbeat, motivating, and passionate about what we do.

Creatively Collaborative: We embrace differences to push creativity and work together to improve.

Forever Conscious: We work as a team to protect the planet and support communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d love to hear from motivated learners. We are proud to promote inclusivity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, genders, orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic statuses.

BaxterStorey is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, aiming for our workforce to reflect society and for every employee to feel respected and valued. Our ambition is to set the standard as the most inclusive culture in hospitality.

Bring your unique perspective to our team and join us.