Head Chef

This is a seven-day operation requiring a Head Chef with preferably multi-site experience to deliver a multi-million pound turnover operation. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who can inspire and lead our great team and share their wealth of experience.,

• Ensure that the location achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed with the client in line with the budget


• Monitor the work of all the staff and carry out appraisals, recognise training needs and potential as appropriate


• Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets, standards required and company and client information


• Work with your General Manager to prepare budgets; achieve and maintain the food cost in accordance with the budget


• Develop and evolve all client's services at location, ensuring regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented
  
  Thrive on getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunities


• Excellent kitchen management skills


• Fresh ideas menus


• Draw satisfaction from managing, training and supporting a team


• Provide a professional catering service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met


• Previous experience in an Exec Chef or Head Chef role ideally Contract Catering, Events or Hotel / Conferencing


• Strong understanding of report writing and financial management.


• Excellent supervisory and communication skills


• Good delegation and influencing skills


• Able to demonstrate your analytical approach to problem solving


• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service


• Hands on approach


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

We only select the best of everything - ingredients, equipment, and most importantly people. Nobody at BaxterStorey just 'falls' into hospitality. They're passionate about what they do. We revolt against the beige, bland and boring. We want people who want to challenge the norm and make a difference to want to work with us. That means we are on the top of our game.

We Empower Champions
The old age, 'a happy team is a productive team' has never rung truer. True happiness means career empowerment, flexibility and genuine prospects through structured, creative training, that's exactly what we offer. Making our teams happy is top of our agenda. We ask our teams to Fuel Their Individuality, when you are yourself, you will be at your best.

We Are Conscientious Protectors
Our belief in the power of food goes way beyond delighting diners. We never stop looking for ways to improve our communities and drive change for the good of the planet and we ask all our team members to support this ethos too. From helping disadvantaged young people into the industry to sourcing the finest ingredients with the lowest carbon footprint, we're always thinking up new ways - big, small but always bold - to make a difference beyond the plate and being a part of BaxterStorey means that you will support us in making a difference.

You Can Grow With Us
Not only will you have the opportunity to better yourself here, you'll be given every encouragement to do so. And because we're growing all the time, there is no limit to what you can achieve. We don't just attract the best people in the industry, we create them., Our values are what we stand up to. They are what make us BaxterStorey, they focus our behaviours on taking action. At BaxterStorey we are:

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.

40 Hours per week up to £32000 per annum + Paid overtime if required

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the food service industry.

In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary,
• Salary - £32000 per annum


• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays


• Plus your birthday off


• 3 volunteering days


• 3 days grandparent leave.


• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave


• Secondary carer 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 from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.


• Wellbeing hub.


• Access to employee assistance programme.


• Cycle to work scheme.


Calling all culinary connoisseurs that are OBSESSED about food, we need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine and we wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft and create a development partnership together to ensure professional growth opportunities.