At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead multiple kitchens, ensuring top-notch food quality and smooth operations.
- Company: Join a leading hospitality company known for its inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days holiday, free meals, and bespoke training opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive employer celebrating diversity and offering excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the culinary world while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Proven kitchen experience and a passion for teamwork and food quality.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Travel
Sector: Retail & Hospitality
Hours: Monday to Friday
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- Birthday off
- 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 on our Perkbox app for high‑street shops, holidays & cinema
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme
Job Description:
Manage the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen that operates across multiple outlets, ensuring the company’s reputation for food quality is maintained at all times. Organise the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food to the standards required by the company and the client. Ensure supplies are correctly issued, used and accounted for to carry out stock takes and food rotation procedures. Set objectives and be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the kitchens including supervising the recruitment and selection process. Assess employee performance and recognise training needs and potential as appropriate. Continuously update industry knowledge on current food trends and ingredients. Control and achieve agreed financial targets whilst maximising all commercial opportunities, communicating this with the team as and when needed. Ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislation and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Food provenance is critical to you and the closer to your kitchen, the better.
- You understand that being a great chef is not just about cooking but the ability to work with a team and build relationships.
- You will have proven experience within a demanding kitchen at the relevant level.
- Hold an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or above.
- Team player.
- Ability to negotiate and build relationships with suppliers.
Inclusive Employer:
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 and aims to have the most inclusive culture in hospitality.
Regional Executive Chef in Norwich employer: BaxterStorey
BaxterStorey is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises inclusivity and employee development. With generous benefits such as 28 days of holiday, enhanced maternity leave, and bespoke training opportunities, employees are empowered to grow within the company while enjoying a supportive environment. Located in the heart of the retail and hospitality sector, this role as Regional Executive Chef not only promises a rewarding career but also the chance to make a meaningful impact on food quality across multiple outlets.
