Relief Chef Manager — Creative Kitchen & Service Leader

Baxterstorey Uk; Stretford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank c/hols

Birthday off

Volunteer days

Maternity leave (24 weeks enhanced)

Carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeships opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to oversee front and back of house across the North West and Stafford. The role requires evenings and weekend availability and offers a salary of up to £32,000 per annum.

Primary duties include menu planning, cost control, staff leadership and maintaining health and safety standards. This fixed-site role emphasises culinary excellence and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager.
• Financially astute; fixed cost site; need to create menus, run costings and trading.
• Ideally recent background within 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.
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and execution; oversee food prep and presentation.
• Employee management: recruit, train, supervise kitchen and front of house.
• Inventory and cost control: monitor stock levels and order supplies.
• Customer relations: understand catering needs and gather feedback.
• Health and safety compliance: support the head chef and promote safety culture.
• Budget and financial management: develop and manage kitchen budgets.
• Menu development and innovation: stay updated on culinary trends.
• Compliance and documentation: maintain records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Chef Manager

Menu costing

Food cost management

Leadership

Food safety

Contract catering

Team management

Communication

Creativity

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to oversee front and back of house across the North West and Stafford. The role requires evenings and weekend availability and offers a salary of up to £32,000 per annum.

Primary duties include menu planning, cost control, staff leadership and maintaining health and safety standards. This fixed-site role emphasises culinary excellence and cost efficiency.