Head Chef

Join to apply for the Head Chef role at BaxterStorey. 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for workplace hospitality.

Baxterstorey is seeking an experienced and visionary Head Chef to join our team in Coddington, United Kingdom. As the Head Chef, you will lead our kitchen operations, create innovative menus, and inspire culinary excellence in our establishment.

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and quality control.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of kitchen staff to ensure high standards of culinary performance.
• Create and implement seasonal menus that align with current food trends and nutritional guidelines.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and budgets to maintain profitability whilst ensuring quality.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and maintain the highest standards of hygiene.
• Collaborate with the management team to enhance overall guest satisfaction and drive business growth.
• Source and maintain relationships with local suppliers to procure high-quality ingredients.
• Participate in staff recruitment, training, and performance management.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior culinary role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a kitchen team effectively.
• Excellent culinary skills and in-depth knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Proficiency in menu planning, recipe development, and food presentation.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and kitchen management best practices.
• Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and optimise kitchen efficiency.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Culinary degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Relevant food safety certifications (e.g., Level 4 Food Safety).
• Knowledge of current culinary trends and nutritional guidelines.
• Experience with inventory management and kitchen equipment maintenance.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

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. Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

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’. Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.