Relief Chef (Live in Available)

Benefits

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

As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we 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, we would love to hear from you!

You will be supporting teams across the patch in varying capacities from short holiday cover to longer term project work to improve food quality or service, you will be adaptable and challenge normal procedure. Your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

Supporting, guiding and leading the wider Patch team across the region; Covering holidays and sickness across the patch; Live and breathe the BaxterStorey Ethos and support in igniting our Chef teams passion; Plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required; Ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with clients and customers.; Control portion size and monitor waste; Ensure supplies are correctly issued, used and accounted for to carry out stock takes and food rotation procedures; Maintain records relating to food production activities and supplier information; Ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy; Set objectives and be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen; Assess employee performance and recognise training needs and potential as appropriate.; Support with menu ideas and share best practice as you travel around the region.; Take part in meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets, standards required and company and client

Requirements

Proven experience in a chef manager 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 week’s 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 our Perkbox app, high street shops, holidays & cinema; Wellbeing hub; Access to employee assistance programme; Cycle to work scheme