Chef Manager

Overview

An innovative Chef Manager is required to run this boutique contract at one of our Bournemouth locations! Great opportunity to create wonderful dishes within an excellent kitchen environment. Working with two team members. Monday to Friday working hours.

We are Baxter Storey, committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce and aim for an inclusive culture in hospitality. We celebrate individuality and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

• 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 kitchen team
• Inventory and Cost Control – monitor and manage stock levels, sensible approach to ordering supplies
• Customer Relations – interact with customers to understand their 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, we work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager
• Ideally a recent background with the corporate contract catering sector
• 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 Baxter Storey core values

• 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 on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme