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Chef Manager – Reading, RG6 1PT
Company Description
At BaxterStorey, we believe the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering chefs to continuously evolve. We offer an exceptional culinary playground where creativity and mastery drive everything.
- A supportive, inclusive environment that fosters growth and celebrates diversity.
- Ongoing training and investment in your professional development.
- Commitment to a healthy work-life balance for sustainable excellence.
For almost 20 years, we’ve crafted beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams—ensuring every customer deserves top-tier hospitality.
Position Summary
Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:00, 37.5 hours/week) Location: Reading, RG6 1PT Salary: £40,000 per annum Key Theme: "The right person utilises passion and expertise to lead culinary excellence."
About the Role
Are you a creative culinary connoisseur with a passion for crafting masterful dishes? If you thrive on driving excellence through leadership, innovation, and a collaborative spirit, we’d love you to join us.
As Chef Manager, you’ll shape menus, lead teams, and deliver hospitality revolutionised. In this role, you’ll:
- Inspire culinary creativity to meet the unique needs of each venue.
- Empower and develop staff at all levels.
- Sustain operational excellence through cost control, safety, and financial oversight.
Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership
- Menu Planning & Innovation: Create menus aligned with style/location preferences; stay ahead with culinary trends, ensuring consistency and innovation.
- Dish Execution: Oversee food preparation, presentation, and quality—minimizing waste, controlling portions, and troubleshooting.
- Staff Development: Train, coach, and mentor chefs, cooks, and front-of-house teams to reflect BaxterStorey standards.
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Operations & Compliance
- Inventory & Cost Control: Manage stock levels, reduce waste, and optimize ordering to support budgetary goals.
- Customer Relations: Gather feedback to customize experiences; resolve concerns proactively.
- Health & Safety: Collaborate with the Head Chef to ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace protocols.
Financial & Strategic Impact
- Budget Management: Develop and monitor kitchen budgets, track financial performance, and implement savings without compromising quality.
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintain accurate records and uphold legal/corporate guidelines for catering environments.
- Menu Development: Continuously refine offerings, staying current on trends and team feedback.
Requirements
Experience & Expertise
- Proven track record as a Chef Manager or head chef.
- Advanced culinary expertise with a focus on quality, presentation, and consistency.
- Leadership abilities: Ability to recruit, train, and retain (inclusive) high-performance teams.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in food cost management and budgeting.
- Regulatory commitment: Knowledge of health & safety regulations and food safety protocols.
Soft Skills
- Communication: Clear verbal/written skills for customer collaboration and team coaching.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving demands.
- Alignment with Values: Lives by BaxterStorey’s core values (e.g., visionary, creative, “forever conscious”).
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Why Join Us?
BaxterStorey offers:
- 28 days’ holiday + birthday leave + special paid days.
- Development-funded learning (apprenticeships, mentorship, bespoke training).
- Financial benefits: Competitive pension/life insurance.
- Wellbeing: Access to perks (discounts via Perkbox), mental health support, and flexibility.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Diverse teams working towards people-first culture.
- A space to grow: Commitment to ‘Better’—a daily habit at heart.
About BaxterStorey
Our 20-year legacy emphasizes **-
- Visionary Standards (always challenging norms).
- Wholeheartedly Positive attitudes.
- Collaborative Creativity (individuality fuels growth).
- Eco-Brand Leadership (“forever conscious” sustainability).
You Don’t Need to Meet Everything To Apply
If you’re motivated and eager to learn, we’ll support you. Bring your unique perspective—we hire diverse talent to shape our inclusive culture.
We equalise highly: Applicants from backgrounds underrepresented in hospitality are encouraged to apply.
BaxterStorey’s Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I)
- Aimed goal: Represent every section of society, enabling everyone to thrive.
- Mission to: Set standards for hospitality inclusion.
Ready to lead hospitality’s next chapter? Evaluate yourself and our values together.
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