BaxterStorey
Chef Manager
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Chef Manager
Chef Manager (Norwich)
Location: Norwich Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
An innovative Chef Manager is required to lead our contract at one of our Norwich locations! A fantastic opportunity to create exceptional dishes within an excellent kitchen environment, mentor a team of 4, and thrive in Monday-to-Friday working hours—with frequent high-end catering events fuelling your creativity.
Why Join Us?
At BaxterStorey, we believe the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering chefs to evolve. Here’s how we support you:
- Creative freedom to craft extraordinary dishes
- An inclusive, supportive workplace
- Developed by us, invested in by us
- Work-life balance tailored to nurture both career and personal growth
Did you know? For 20 years, we’ve delivered exceptional menus and friendly teams to facilities worldwide—from offices to stadiums. Now, we’re looking for your vision to continue that legacy.
Your Role
Responsibilities
As our Chef Manager, you’ll be responsible for:
Menu Development & Execution
- Design and plan menus aligned with guest/operator preferences and our brand vision.
- Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure high-quality, consistently crafted dishes.
- Monitor waste and portion control to optimise efficiency.
Team Leadership & Growth
- Recruit, train, coach, and supervise a multiskilled kitchen team, fostering a supportive culture.
- Deliver continuous performance feedback and promote professional development.
- Cultivate chemistry among colleagues to drive a collaborative, high-performing team.
Operational Excellence
- Manage inventory with a thingness towards ordering supplies to avoid excess or shortages.
- Lead cost control by tracking food expenses and eliminating waste.
- Budget awareness – develop and manage budgets while ensuring an exceptional service standard.
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Service & Client Relations
- Engage with clients to understand delectable needs, translating preferences into bespoke dining solutions.
- Build strong relationships by listening and communicating clearly to address queries or bespoke event requirements.
Safety & Compliance
- Work closely with Head Chef to enforce health and safety protocols and food hygiene standards.
- Embed a safety-first mindset into kitchen operations and team practices.
Financial & Resource Management
- Analyze food costing and financial performance to identify savings opportunities.
- Maintain optimal cost efficiency without compromising culinary excellence.
Innovation & Culinary Trends
- Stay ahead with industry research, exploring new techniques and ingredients.
- Introduce fresh, innovative dishes that elevate our menus year-round.
Documentation & Procedures
- Ensure accurate records for stock, orders, and production processes.
- Maintain strict adherence to HACCP, health and safety, and regulatory standards.
About You
Requirements
- Proven leadership as a Chef Manager, ideally within contract catering.
- Creative genius: An asset for design innovative dishes that captivate taste buds.
- Team management acumen – Inspire, equip, and challenge colleagues to excel.
- Strong Stellar communication skills, balancing clarity, diplomacy, and enthusiasm.
- Cost-conscious culinary master with experience in budget-related decisions.
- Impeccable knowledge of food safety and operational hygiene.
- Adaptability and resilience to flourish in high-pressure culinary environments.
Skills Development If you’re eager to learn and grow, BaxterStorey invests heavily in training, apprenticeship opportunities, and continuous professional evolution.
Unique Perks & Benefits
- 28 holiday days + bank holidays
- Birthday Off 🎉
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 grandparent days (travel & accommodation included)
- 24 weeks of enhanced maternity leave
- Secondary carer leave and wedding leave for life’s milestones
- Free meals on duty
- Free education through tailored training programs
- Apprenticeships available for all experience levels
- Life Insurance, Pension support, and Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- BaxterPerks – UK discounts for high street shopping, breakfast travel, Hilton & cinemas
- Wellbeing Hub – mental and physical health support
- EAP Access – staff counselling and crisis support services
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Our Values, YourMission
We’ll only admit those who embody these core traits—join a team that’s visionary, wholeheartedly positive, and collaboratively creative:
- Always Visionary – Lead without boundaries.
- Wholeheartedly Positive – Sustain our enthusiasm through challenges.
- Creative & Collaborative – Engage hybrid thinking to push innovation.
- Conscious & Community-Minded – Protect our planet and champion local impact.
Let’s Build Your Culinary Legacy together
At BaxterStorey, we celebrate uniqueness, ambition, and culinary passion. **Do you have what it takes?**
Hard adherence to all criteria isn't required—we’ll protect your trajectory and showcase your hidden potential. Next-gen chefs,÷ veteran leaders, and big-hearted energies welcome! We practice inclusive hospitality, committed to:
- Creating meaningful environments for everyone.
- Intensities that attract a workforce as diverse as society itself.
- Ensuring a workplace where every voice matters.
Commit to innovation with us! Help set the highest ED&I standard in hospitality, and we’ll offer a culture where your championing works wonders.
P.S. Are you a chef with a story to tell? One Alexis treating those scaling they’ve never wet Lucifer comes. 🔥
Come craft your legacy at BaxterStorey.
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