Weekday Chef Manager - High-End Catering Lead

BaxterStorey UK; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bankolidays

Birthday day off

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Apprenticeships opportunities

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

BaxterStorey UK in St Andrews is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a high-end on-site dining operation for breakfast and lunch with occasional hospitality events. You will manage a small team of two, oversee 120–180 on-site customers, plan menus, control costs, ensure food safety, and uphold BaxterStorey standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers a supportive, inclusive environment with ongoing training, a strong focus on wellbeing, generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager in contract catering settings.
• Understanding of contract catering operations and client expectations.
• Strong culinary skills and menu planning experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in food cost management and budgeting.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Alignment with BaxterStorey core values.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and execution to match client preferences and location needs.
• Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Monitor stock, ordering, and wastage to control costs.
• Maintain strong customer relations and address client requirements.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and food safety protocols.
• Develop and manage kitchen budgets and report financial performance.
• Innovate menus and stay current with culinary trends.
• Keep accurate records of inventory and processes for compliance.

Skills

Chef management

Contract catering

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Food cost control

Food safety

Fast-paced

Core values

Job description

BaxterStorey UK in St Andrews is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a high-end on-site dining operation for breakfast and lunch with occasional hospitality events. You will manage a small team of two, oversee 120–180 on-site customers, plan menus, control costs, ensure food safety, and uphold BaxterStorey standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers a supportive, inclusive environment with ongoing training, a strong focus on wellbeing, generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities to