Responsibilities
- Menu Planning and Execution – create and plan menus in accordance with the style and customer preferences of the location, overseeing food preparation and presentation to ensure high-quality dishes, and monitoring wastage and portion control.
- Employee Management – recruit, train, and supervise all colleagues, including chefs, cooks, and front of house staff, providing continual guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to the kitchen team.
- Inventory and Cost Control – monitor and manage stock levels, and take a sensible approach to ordering supplies.
- Customer Relations – interact with customers to understand catering needs and preferences, maintaining an open communication channel to address concerns and requirements, and consistently seeking feedback for improvement.
- Health and Safety Compliance – support the head chef to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols, creating an environment where safety is embedded in the culture.
- Budget and Financial Management – develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising 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, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements while protecting the planet and supporting local communities.
EEO Statement
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, 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 aims to be truly representative of all sections of society, ensuring every employee feels respected and able to give their best. We have set an ambition to set the standard and be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality.
Qualifications
- Proven experience commensurate with the role.
- 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.
Benefits
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Birthday off.
- Three volunteering days.
- Three 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, including high street shops, holidays, and cinema.
- Wellbeing hub.
- Access to employee assistance programme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
