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Location: Yorkshire, Humber & Lincolnshire
Salary: £28500 plus fuel allowance (Need driving licence and use of own car)
* 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
* Plus your birthday off
* 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
* Secondary career leave
* 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 HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
* Access to employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
Are you a culinary connoisseur / gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, which is why we invest in your professional growth.
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 you have the skills and knowledge to thrive, and we guarantee a good work-life balance because we believe that people excel when 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
* Covering chef and chef manager annual leave
* 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 the kitchen team.
* Inventory and Cost Control – Monitor and manage stock levels, with a sensible approach to ordering supplies
* Customer Relations - Interact with customers to understand their catering needs and preferences, maintaining open communication to address concerns. Seek feedback regularly
* Health and Safety Compliance – Support the head chef to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols. Foster a safety-conscious environment
* Budget and Financial Management – Develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality
* 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 regulatory compliance
Qualifications
* Proven experience suitable for the role
* Excellent creative culinary skills
* Leadership and team management abilities
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Proficiency in food cost management
* Knowledge of food safety and health regulations
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Alignment with BaxterStorey core values
Additional Information
For nearly 20 years, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams across various locations, ensuring excellent hospitality experiences for all customers.
We seek the brightest and best to join us. We will support you in creating your hospitality legacy and building a proud career.
Our commitment to our people means continuous learning and development. ‘Better’ is a core value that guides us daily.
Join us and be part of the food revolution!
BaxterStorey Values:
ALWAYS VISIONARY: We strive for better, lead the way, and blaze our own trail.
WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE: We are motivated, inspiring, and passionate about our food and team.
CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE: We embrace differences, push creativity, and work together to improve.
FOREVER CONSCIOUS: We lead by example, protect the planet, and support communities.
Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If motivated and eager to learn, we can develop your potential.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications regardless of age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, or socio-economic background.
BaxterStorey is committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of society, where each employee feels respected and valued. Our goal is to set the standard for an inclusive culture in hospitality.
Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.
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