Chef Manager

BaxterStorey; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 307,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday leave

Maternity leave 24 weeks

Free meals on shift

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey at Louisa Leisure Centre is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a team of six in delivering high-quality food and beverage in a busy leisure environment. You will manage breakfast and lunch service, coffee and baked goods, oversee menu planning, training, stock control and safety, while maintaining strong customer relations and cost-conscious operations.

We offer 28 days holiday, birthday leave, enhanced maternity leave, pension, discounts, and development opportunities in an inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager within contract catering.
• Managed large volume business sites.
• 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.
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and execution – create and plan menus in accordance with location style and customer preferences.
• Employee management – recruit, train, and supervise all colleagues including chefs and front of house.
• Inventory and cost control – monitor stock levels and manage ordering.
• Customer relations – interact with customers to understand catering needs and preferences.
• Health and safety compliance – ensure adherence to regulations and food safety policies.
• Budget and financial management – develop and manage kitchen budgets and cost savings.
• Menu development and innovation – stay updated on culinary trends.
• Compliance and documentation – maintain records of inventory and processes.

Skills

Chef Manager

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Food cost

Creativity

Fast-paced

Core values

Job description

Salary: £32,136 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, working 5 days over 7 with a flexible approach to meet business needs.

As Chef Manager at Louisa Leisure Centre, you will lead and develop a team of six colleagues, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality food and beverage service within a busy leisure centre environment. The role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the café operation, providing breakfast and lunch services, barista-quality coffee, and a range of freshly produced home-baked products.

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carerleave
• 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 Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

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 that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are an inspirational and enthusiastic Chef Manager keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

• Menu Planning and Execution – create and plan menus in accordance with the style and customer preferences of the location. Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure high-quality dishes, monitoring wastage and portion control
• Employee Management – recruit, train, and supervise all colleagues, including chefs, cooks and front of house. Provide continual guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to kitchen team.
• Inventory and Cost Control – monitor and manage stock levels, sensible approach to ordering supplies
• Customer Relations - Interact with customers to understand their specific catering needs and preferences and maintain an open channel of communication to address any concerns or requirements. Consistently seeking feedback is key to success
• Health and Safety Compliance – support the head chef to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols/policies. Create an environment that has safety embedded in the culture
• Budget and Financial Management – develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement any cost savings required without impacting delivery of excellence
• Menu Development and Innovation – stay updated on culinary trends and incorporate new ideas into menus
• Compliance and Documentation - maintain accurate records of inventory, orders, and food preparation processes and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager within contract catering
• Managed large volume business sites.
• 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
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.