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Chef Manager
Chef Manager Role – Kent, DA11
Salary: £35,000 Contract: 40 hours per week – day and night shifts (7-day operation)
Benefits
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Birthday off
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 grandparent leave days
- 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
- Secondary carer leave
- Wedding/commitment day leave
- Free meals on shift
- *Bespoke training & development
- Apprenticeship opportunities (all experience levels)
- Pension & life insurance
- Discounts via Perkbox app (high street retailers, holidays, cinema)
- Employee well-being hub
- Employee assistance programme access
- Cycle-to-work scheme
About the Role
If you are an inspirational and enthusiastic Chef Manager keen to build a name for yourself in the food service industry, our team would be thrilled to hear from you!
We invest in your growth by offering:
- Supportive, inclusive environment
- Ongoing training and career development
- Exceptional work-life balance
Join a progressive company where creativity, teamwork, and passion for great food drive us to deliver outstanding hospitality for our customers every day.
Key Responsibilities
Express Menu & Culinary Leadership
- Develop and execute mood-aligned menus that reflect customer preferences and operational style
- Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure high-quality standards
- Monitor wastage and portion control
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Team Management
- Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen and front-of-house teams (chefs, cooks, HO staff)
- Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback
Financial & Operational Stewardship
- Manage an inventory system with a focus on cost-effective stock control
- Develop and enforce kitchen budgeting and financial reporting
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality
Customer Relationships & Feedback
- Engage directly with customers to understand specific catering needs
- Maintain open communication channels to address concerns
- Actively seek feedback to continuously improve service
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Support Head Chef in ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations
- Embed food safety protocols as part of operational culture
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Stay current with culinary trends and menu innovation
- Maintain accurate records of inventory, orders, and food processes
Qualifications & Requirements
- Proven experience as a Chef Manager in contract catering
- Strong creative culinary skills
- Leadership and team management ability
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Food cost management proficiency
- Sound knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations
- Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments
- Alignment with BaxterStorey Core Values
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About BaxterStorey
For nearly 20 years, we have delivered beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and welcoming teams to every client—whether in offices, stadiums, churches, or universities. Our mission is simple: to ensure every customer experiences outstanding hospitality.
We believe in "Better Every Day"—constantly evolving, supporting careers, and empowering our people to achieve their potential.
Our Core Values define who we are:
- Always Visionary: Innovative leaders who dissolve conventional wisdom.
- Wholeheartedly Positive: Filled with energy, encouragement, and trust.
- Creatively Collaborative: Diversity fuels our bold creativity.
- Forever Conscious: Leading with integrity, protecting the planet, and uplifting communities.
Why Join Us?
- Shape your hospitality legacy
- Discover a career that inspires you
- Connect with passionate professionals in a performance-driven culture
Inclusion & Equality
BaxterStorey is proud to be an inclusive employer, celebrating diversity in all forms. We actively seek talent from all backgrounds, genders, religions, and abilities, championing careers rooted in equity and respect.
“If you have talent, initiative, and an appetite for growth—even if you don’t meet every requirement—we’d love to hear from you. Together, we’ll shape your potential.”
Apply now and be part of changing hospitality’s future!
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