Job Summary
We are seeking an exceptional Head Chef to join our team at BaxterStorey UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and experienced culinary professional to lead our kitchen operations and contribute to delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead, inspire, and support your direct reports to deliver consistently exceptional standards.
• Build positive, credible, and collaborative relationships with clients and other key stakeholders in the business.
• Continually look to develop your team through mentoring, training, recognition, and empowerment.
• Create a culture of excellence with your team, continually striving to push the boundaries of brilliance through natural caring service, obsessive food standards, and innovation.
• Achieve business-critical KPIs including Health and Safety, Sustainability, Financial, and Governance.
Requirements
• Proven experience working as a Head Chef or similar role.
• An obsession for food and creating experiences.
• Ability to demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date.
• Financially astute, with excellent analytical and budgeting skills.
• Excellent coaching, delegation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and thrive under pressure.
• Meticulous organizational abilities and a high attention to detail.
• Empathetic, clear, and highly effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective.
• Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills.
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values.
What We Offer
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A chance to work with a talented team of culinary professionals.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the culinary industry.
About Us
BaxterStorey UK is a leading provider of hospitality services, delivering exceptional culinary experiences to clients across the UK. We are committed to creating a culture of excellence, where our team members can thrive and grow. We are passionate about food, people, and service, and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.