Overview
Location: Long Hollow Way, Coddington, NG24 2NH
Salary: Up to £26,000
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 from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
- Wellbeing hub.
- Access to employee assistance programme.
- Free Parking
- 4 on 4 off shifts
- Cycle to work scheme.
Calling all culinary connoisseurs that are OBSESSED about food, we need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine and we wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft and create a development partnership together to ensure professional growth opportunities.
We have an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, inclusive and passionate Head Chef to join our team ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for workplace hospitality.
Baxterstorey is seeking an experienced and visionary Head Chef to join our team in Coddington, United Kingdom. As the Head Chef, you will lead our kitchen operations, create innovative menus, and inspire culinary excellence in our establishment.
- Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and quality control
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of kitchen staff to ensure high standards of culinary performance
- Create and implement seasonal menus that align with current food trends and nutritional guidelines
- Manage food costs, inventory, and budgets to maintain profitability whilst ensuring quality
- Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and maintain the highest standards of hygiene
- Collaborate with the management team to enhance overall guest satisfaction and drive business growth
- Source and maintain relationships with local suppliers to procure high-quality ingredients
- Participate in staff recruitment, training, and performance management
- Managing Stock Inventory
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior culinary role
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a kitchen team effectively
- Excellent culinary skills and in-depth knowledge of food preparation techniques
- Proficiency in menu planning, recipe development, and food presentation
- Strong understanding of food safety regulations and kitchen management best practices
- Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and optimise kitchen efficiency
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Culinary degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
- Relevant food safety certifications (e.g., Level 4 Food Safety)
- Knowledge of current culinary trends and nutritional guidelines
- Experience with inventory management and kitchen equipment maintenance
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
