Chef Manager

Modern, fresh food cafeteria restaurant which is an innovative hub for students and office staff. The role will involve creating daily fresh food menus for breakfast and lunch, delivering hospitality for on‑site corporate clients, managing the finances, stock and health and safety of the business. The role will involve occasional evenings and weekends. There is a chef and KP already on site, 3 front‑of‑house staff and also supported by a wider team from the other buildings.

• 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, 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. We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager
• 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‑week 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

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. Baxter Storey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aims 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, we have set ourselves an ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.

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 Baxter Storey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly 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 people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.