Location
Poole, Dorset | United Kingdom
Job description
Salary: £32k
Role: Support Chef Manager
Where: Locations along the southern coast between Weymouth and Portsmouth.
Calling all culinary connoisseurs and gastronomic geniuses! If you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses, look no further. At BaxterStorey, we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents can shine. We wholeheartedly believe in nurturing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft, and create a development partnership to ensure professional growth opportunities.
We have an exciting opportunity for a chef manager to join our team
- 28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
- Birthday additional holiday.
- 3 days volunteering days.
- 3 days grandparent leave.
- 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave.
- Secondary career leave.
- Wedding/commitment day leave.
- Free meals on shift.
- Bespoke development training.
- Pension and life insurance.
- Discounts available from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
- Wellbeing hub.
- Access to employee assistance programme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Partial reimbursement for mileage
Job Description
WHAT WILL KEEP YOU BUSY:
- Menu Planning and Execution – plan menus in accordance with the establishment's style and customer preferences. Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure high-quality dishes, monitoring wastage and portion control
- Staff Management – train, and supervise all staff, including chefs, cooks and front of house. Provide continual guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to kitchen staff.
- Inventory and Cost Control – monitor and manage stock levels, sensible approach to ordering supplies.
- Customer Relations - Interact with customers to understand their specific catering needs and preferences and maintain an open channel of communication to address any concerns or requirements. Consistently seeking feedback is key to success.
- Health and Safety Compliance – ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols/policies. Create an environment that has safety embedded in the culture.
- Budget and Financial Management – manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement any cost savings required without impacting delivery of excellence.
- Menu Development and Innovation – stay updated on culinary trends and incorporate new ideas into menus.
- Compliance and Documentation - maintain accurate records of inventory, orders, and food preparation processes and ensure compliance with all regulatory requiremen
Qualifications
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:
Food to you is not just a simple life need; food is all about who you are
- Proven experience commensurate with the role.
- Excellent culinary skills and creativity.
- 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 work in a fast-paced environment and be adaptable.
- Clean driving record and own transport.
Additional Information
For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location, whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer, and guest can have the hospitality experience they deserve.
We can’t do this alone; we need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.
Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.
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