WSH Group
Relief Chef Manager
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Relief Chef Manager
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: £32,000 per annum + overtime available
🚗 Essential: Must have a car and be able to drive (mobile role)
About BaxterStorey
Founded almost 20 years ago, we create beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams across diverse locations—from offices to stadiums, from cathedrals to universities. Our mission is to provide exceptional hospitality experiences through vibrant culinary innovation.
We believe the best food stems from nurturing talent and empowering chefs. Here, your creativity will flourish, and your professional growth will be our investment. As part of our team, you’ll thrive in an inclusive environment that values diversity, continuous learning, and exceptional work-life balance.
Are you an inspirational and enthusiastic Relief Chef Manager? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Description
You will be responsible for mastering the culinary, operational, and managerial aspects of our catering operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Menu Planning & Execution
- Design menus in line with the location’s style and customer preferences, ensuring consistency in presentation.
- Oversee food preparation to maintain high-quality standards, monitoring wastage and portion control.
- Inventory & Cost Control
- Manage stock levels and ordering processes to maintain efficiency.
- Customer Relations
- Engage with customers to understand preferences and address any requirements or concerns.
- Actively seek feedback to enhance service.
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Support the Head Chef in maintaining health and safety standards in alignment with protocols/policies.
- Foster a culture where safety remains embedded in daily operations.
- Budget & Financial Management
- Develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance, and identify cost-saving measures without sacrificing quality.
- Menu Development & Innovation
- Stay abreast of culinary trends and creatively introduce new ideas to menus.
- Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain meticulous records of inventory, orders, preparation processes, and regulatory compliance.
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Requirements
Experience & Skills
- Proven track record as a Chef Manager (preferable within contract catering).
- Passionate culinary creativity and sound technical expertise.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Competency in food cost management.
- Knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, adaptive environment.
- Alignment with BaxterStorey’s core values.
About BaxterStorey’s Values
- Always Visionary: We challenge industry norms and lead the way towards excellence.
- Wholeheartedly Positive: Passionate energy fuels our team and culture.
- Creative Collaboration: Diversity drives innovation.
- Forever Conscious: We prioritise sustainability and community support.
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Benefits
We invest in your success and well-being: ✅ 28 paid holiday days (including bank holidays + birthday off) ✅ 3 volunteering days per year ✅ 3 grandparent leave days ✅ Enhanced 24-week maternity leave, including secondary carer leave ✅ Holiday/commitment day leave ✅ Free meals on shift ✅ Bespoke training & development opportunities ✅ Apprenticeship schemes for all career levels ✅ Pension and life insurance 🆓 Discounts on high-street shopping, holidays, and cinema via Perkbox app 🏃 Wellbeing hub + employee assistance programme ⚙ Cycle to work scheme
About Employment
📅 (Permanent Role, 40 hours/week) Base Salary: Up to £32,000
We want the best talent—regardless of prior experience, as long as you have motivation and hunger to learn. Together, we’ll build a fully inclusive career in hospitality.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I)
BaxterStorey is proud to be an inclusive employer, celebrating all backgrounds: 🌍 Race, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status 🏆 Championing diverse perspectives and fostering an environment where everyone thrives.
Let’s redefine ‘better’ together.
Note: Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’re keen to explore potential with driven candidates. Apply today!
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