WSH Group
Head Chef
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Head Chef
Head Chef
Retail & Hospitality | BaxterStorey Cannon Street, London | £45,000–£52,000
Company Description
BaxterStorey is a leading UK hospitality business, celebrated for delivering exceptional food and service experiences across corporate, cultural, and destination venues.
Our mission is clear: to create thoughtfully sourced, freshly prepared, and beautifully presented food, driven by chef-led innovation. We foster a people-first culture built on creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
As part of the WSH Group, we prioritise:
- Career development with industry-leading training programs
- Sustainability in sourcing and waste reduction
- Wellbeing for our teams and communities
- Client and customer-centric food experiences
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead the culinary team at 4 Cannon Street, a hands-on leadership position focused on:
- Delivering outstanding food quality
- Inspiring and developing a high-performing kitchen team
- Ensuring consistency, safety, innovation, and sustainability in line with BaxterStorey’s ethics
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team to foster a positive, inclusive culture
- Design high-quality, fresh, seasonal menus aligned with BaxterStorey’s ethos
- Plan, develop cost-effective, commercially viable menus with innovation at its core
- Maintain rigorous standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance (HACCP)
- Effectively manage kitchen budgets, food costs, stock, and ordering systems
- Collaborate with site management and clients to deliver seamless food service operations
- Ensure consistency across all services, including hospitality and events
- Champion sustainability, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing
Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef capable of stepping into a senior leadership role
- A passionate commitment to fresh food, quality ingredients, and modern cooking techniques
- Natural leadership skills, with great people management and clear communication
- Strong understanding of food safety, allergen management, and health & safety protocols
- Commercial acumen, with experience in budget management and cost control
- Organised and proactive, able to excel in a fast-paced environment
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Salary & Work Profile:
- Salary range: £45,000–£52,000 (job posting states Up to £52,000 but notes salary in additional info as £45,000–£48,000; aligned with lower range here)
- Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday–Friday
- Permanent employment
- Location: Cannon Street, London
Why BaxterStorey?
At BaxterStorey, our values revolve around people and food:
- Support confidence, creativity, and career growth for chefs and teams
- Recognise and nurture individuality and ambition
- Offer genuine opportunities for progression in a dynamic industry
If you’re career-driven, energetic and aligned with our mission to deliver ** exceptional food with purpose**, we’d love to hear from you.
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