Location
London

Hours
Full Time - Monday to Friday, mainly daytime hours

Salary
Up to £46,000

Benefits
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
Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels
Pension and life insurance
Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
Wellbeing hub
Access to employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme

About the Role
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? If so, 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 you to develop 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 that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are 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 Responsibilities
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, taking a 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.

Experience
Proven experience commensurate with role.

About you
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.

Additional Information
For almost 20 years, 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. 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 upbeat, 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.

Inclusivity Statement
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’.