BaxterStorey
Executive Chef
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Executive Chef
About BaxterStorey
At BaxterStorey, we craft exceptional hospitality experiences for clients across locations – from offices and stadiums to casinos, hotels, and beyond. Our focus lies on delivering beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams, ensuring every customer receives a remarkable experience.
For almost 20 years, we’ve remainded committed to nurturing talent, empowering chefs to evolve, and setting the standard for innovation. Join us as we defining the future of food and hospitality.
Company Description
Our culinary playground is yours to explore, where creativity can flourish and gastronomic mastery takes centre stage. As a passionate Executive Chef, you’ll not only manage quality but lead a team in crafting unforgettable dishes.
Why Join BaxterStorey?
- Exceptional Support: Ongoing training, development and career guidance
- Work-Life Balance: 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), birthday leave, and flexible leave (grandparent, secondary carer, wedding leave)
- Rewards: Free meals on duty, pension & life insurance, volunteer days, Perkbox discounts, wellbeing hub + employee assistance program
- Opportunities: From apprenticeships to leadership roles, we invest in you
- Culture: Inclusive, collaborative, and driven by better serving our people and planet
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The Role of Executive Chef
You are the visionary and operator of our multi-outlet kitchens, ensuring culinary excellence and team leadership at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
Set strategic direction, manage staff, and drive results:
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Culinary Leadership & Operations
- Ensure all kitchens operate efficiently and to high food quality standards
- Oversee staff training, recruitment, selection, and performance development
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Menu Planning & Compliance
- Lead menu development, reflecting trends and client requirements
- Oversee food safety, hygiene and health/safety compliance
- Maintain responsible and sustainable stock sourcing, including rotations
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Team Development
- Assess and recognise training needs to support career growth
- Drive collaborative, creative, and diverse teamwork
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Financial & Commercial Responsibility
- Set financial targets, maximize commercial opportunities and communicate to the team
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Quality & Innovation
- Stay updated with food trends, ingredients, and industry best practices
Qualifications & Experience
You bring demonstrable culinary leadership and enthusiasm for fostering professional talent:
- Proven track record working in a demanding senior kitchen role
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or above
- Commitment to teamwork and strong supplier relationships
- Supports BaxterStorey’s core values: inclusivity, sustainability and growth
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Location & Compensation
- Location: Northamptonshire
- Salary: Up to £63,000 prestige range for Executive Chefs
Our Values & Culture
We’re bold, positive, and conscious below:
- Always Visionary: Never settling for the norm, we lead the industry forward
- Wholeheartedly Positive: Our drive fuels an uplifting atmosphere
- Creatively Collaborative: Diversity flows into our gastronomic innovations
- Forever Conscious: Commitment to planetary kindness and local communities
Join Us – Barriers Do Not Define Potential
"We’d love to speak to everyone!"
Are you passionate about leading, learning, and serving exceptional food?
You don’t need a perfect CV. If you’re inspired, hungry for better, and genuinely love sharing your talent—send it our way.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are proudly an inclusive employer and welcome all backgrounds:
- Age, abilities, gender identity, sexual orientation, heritage, and more
- Guaranteed respect and opportunities for growth that reflect our values
We strive for equity and representation in our teams, welchemiging BaxterStorey as the industry’s most inclusive culture.
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Apply today to craft the next chapter in your culinary career.
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