Job Title: Chef Manager
Job Description:
At BaxterStorey UK, we are seeking an exceptional Culinary Operations Manager to join our team. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for menu planning and execution, employee management, inventory and cost control, customer relations, and health and safety compliance.
Responsibilities:
* Menu Planning and Execution: Create and plan menus that meet the style and customer preferences of our locations. 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 staff. Provide continual guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to the kitchen team.
* Inventory and Cost Control: Monitor and manage stock levels, taking a sensible approach to ordering supplies.
* Customer Relations: Interact with customers to understand their specific catering needs and preferences, maintaining an open channel of communication to address any concerns or requirements.
* Health and Safety Compliance: Support the head chef in ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols/policies, creating an environment that prioritizes safety.
* Budget and Financial Management: Develop and manage kitchen budgets, reporting on financial performance and implementing cost savings as needed 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, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
* Proven experience commensurate with the role.
* 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.