Relief Chef Manager - Mon to Fri role, daytime hours

Overview

Are you a culinary connoisseur or gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? At BaxterStorey, Baxterstorey offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. Baxterstorey wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering Baxterstorey's chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft. That’s why Baxterstorey invest in you to develop your professional growth.

As a member of Baxterstorey's team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. Baxterstorey will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and Baxterstorey guarantee a good work-life balance, because Baxterstorey believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are an inspirational and enthusiastic Chef Manager keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, Baxterstorey would love to hear from you!

Job Description

Reporting to: Project Chef/Operations Support Manager

Overall Objectives: To assist the Head Chef/Manager in the kitchen operation and ensure the company’s reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.

Specific Responsibilities:

• To plan, prepare and cook menu items as directed by the Sous / Head Chef / Manager
• To assist in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends, and to be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.
• To assist with stock taking when required.
• To carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.

Client Service:

• To ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded.
• To be customer-focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.

People:

• To be a team player, assisting other team members when necessary.
• To treat members of the team at the location as you would expect to be treated.
• To demonstrate and instruct Commis Chefs in food preparation and cooking skills as directed by the Sous / Head Chef.

Qualifications

• Proven experience commensurate with role.
• Excellent creative culinary skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills.
• Proficiency in food cost management.
• Knowledge of food safety and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values.

Benefits

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays.
• Plus your birthday off.
• 3 volunteering days.
• 3 days grandparent leave.
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave.
• Secondary carer leave.
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities.
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels.
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available on Baxterstorey's HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema.
• Wellbeing hub.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), Baxterstorey have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

Baxterstorey need the brightest and the best to join Baxterstorey to make this all possible. Baxterstorey will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Baxterstorey's drive and belief in Baxterstorey's people means that Baxterstorey always strive to supercharge Baxterstorey's team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within Baxterstorey's DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with Baxterstorey.

Join Baxterstorey, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY: Baxterstorey strive for better, Baxterstorey never settle, never compromise, never follow. Baxterstorey lead the way, blazing Baxterstorey's own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE: Baxterstorey is up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Baxterstorey's love for what Baxterstorey do radiates through Baxterstorey's food, and is amplified by Baxterstorey's people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE: Baxterstorey embrace Baxterstorey's differences to push creativity and Baxterstorey work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS: Baxterstorey work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.