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Relief Head Chef Manager
Various locations including Leeds & Gateshead
£34,000 per year plus mileage
About BaxterStorey
For almost 20 years, BaxterStorey has crafted exceptional hospitality experiences across locations such as offices, stadiums, cathedrals, and universities. Their mission is to create beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams to ensure every customer receives the experience they deserve.
About the Role
We are seeking a Relief Chef Manager to join our team. This dynamic role requires flexibility and travel across our sites in Leeds (3 sites) and Gateshead (2 sites). If you enjoy variety and a different challenge every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
- Covering annual leave: Step in as a Chef or Chef Manager during leave periods across all locations.
- Menu Planning & Execution:
- Design and plan menus that align with individual site preferences and customer expectations.
- Oversee food preparation to ensure high-quality dishes, maintain wastage control, and ensure portion accuracy.
- Provide fresh, well-presented meals.
- Employee Management:
- Recruit and train chefs, cooks, and front-of-house staff.
- Offer guidance, coaching, and performance feedback for the kitchen team.
- Inventory & Cost Control:
- Monitor stock levels and implement a cost-effective approach to ordering supplies.
- Customer Relations:
- Engage with customers to understand their catering needs and gather feedback.
- Maintain clear communication to address any specific requirements or concerns.
- Health & Safety Compliance:
- Support the Head Chef/Manager in ensuring compliance with health, safety, and food regulations.
- Foster a culture of safety through proactive measures.
- Menu Development & Innovation:
- Stay updated on culinary trends and suggest new ideas for menus.
- Compliance & Documentation:
- Maintain accurate records of inventory, orders, and food preparation.
- Ensure adherence to all regulatory standards.
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About BaxterStorey
At BaxterStorey, we believe our people make us stand out. We encourage growth, diversity, celebrate collaboration, and guarantee flexibility.
- Build a career you can be proud of with leadership and ongoing training opportunities.
- Achieve a balanced work-life ratio with a supportive and inclusive workplace.
Benefits
- 28 Days holuration (including bank holidays)
- Birthday off
- 3 days grandparent leave
- Wedding/commitment day leave
- Free meals on duty shift
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeship schemes across all career levels
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts on high-street shopping, holidays, cinemas and more via the Perkbox app
- Access to a wellbeing hub
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Qualifications & Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Chef Manager
- Ideally recent experience in the contract catering sector
- Must own a vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license
- Excellent creative culinary skills
- Proven leadership and team management abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Food cost management proficiency
- Knowledge of food safety and health and safety regulations
- Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
- Alignment with BaxterStorey core values
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BaxterStorey Values
- ALWAYS VISIONARY: Strive to be transformative and uncompromising.
- WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE: Be energising, motivating, and inspiring; let your passion for hospitality reflect your work.
- CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE: Work together to explore and push creative limits.
- FOREVER CONSCIOUS: Embrace collective responsibility to protect the planet and support communities.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I)
BaxterStorey is proud to be an inclusive employer. They welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including:
- Various ages
- Different abilities
- Diverse gender identities
- All sexual orientations
- Different ethnicities, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds
They aim to set the standard in hospitality DE&I, ensuring their organisation reflects the diversity of society and fosters an inclusive culture.
Are you ready to join the BaxterStorey team and make a lasting difference? Apply now and bring your unique talents to their dynamic team.
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