Chef Manager

Wshgroup; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Ireland is seeking a Chef Manager to lead menu planning and execution in corporate catering sites around Cork, oversee food preparation and presentation, and monitor wastage and portion control to deliver high-quality dishes.

You will recruit and lead kitchen teams, develop budgets and cost-saving strategies, ensure health and safety compliance, drive menu development, maintain accurate records, and uphold BaxterStorey values through collaborative leadership and outstanding

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager.
• Background in corporate contract catering preferred.
• Excellent culinary skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations.
• Proficiency in food cost management.
• Computer skills required.
• Must currently be in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and execution across locations.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality.
• Monitor wastage and portion control.
• Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Manage stock levels and control costs.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and documentation.
• Develop and update menus with culinary trends.
• Maintain regulatory records and reporting.

Skills

Menu planning

Leadership

Food cost management

Communication

Computer skills

Health and safety

Adaptability

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 - r ecruit, 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

Proven experience as a Chef Manager

Ideally a recent background with the corporate 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

Works according to the Baxterstorey core values

Computer Skill a must

Must Currently be In Ireland

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.