Relief Chef Manager: Lead Kitchens & Menus

Baxterstorey; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank hols

Birthday off

3 volunteering days

3 grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development

Apprenticeships opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts on high street, hols

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to cover Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and parts of Cambridge. The role is full-time and permanent with a salary of £36,000 per annum plus travel expenses.

You will lead kitchen teams, plan menus, manage costs, ensure food safety, and maintain strong client relations across multiple sites. With a focus on development and a strong culture of inclusivity, BaxterStorey provides ongoing training, competitive benefits, and opportunities to advance within a

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef manager essential.
• Experience as Chef Manager in contract catering.
• Strong creative culinary skills and leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of food cost management and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and execution to match location and client preferences.
• Employee management: recruit, train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Inventory and cost control across stock and wastage.
• Maintain customer relations and solicit feedback.
• Health and safety compliance in line with policies.
• Budget and financial management for kitchen operations.
• Menu development and innovation to reflect trends.
• Documentation and compliance of inventory and processes.

Skills

Chef management

Contract catering

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Food cost management

Food safety

Adaptability

Core values

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to cover Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and parts of Cambridge. The role is full-time and permanent with a salary of £36,000 per annum plus travel expenses.

You will lead kitchen teams, plan menus, manage costs, ensure food safety, and maintain strong client relations across multiple sites. With a focus on development and a strong culture of inclusivity, BaxterStorey provides ongoing training, competitive benefits, and opportunities to advance within a