Company Description

Head Chef Newark Predominantly Mon to Fry Days Retail and Some Hospitality £45'760

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 from Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema. Wellbeing hub. Access to employee assistance programme. Free Parking Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm 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. 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.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether thats an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve. 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 teams 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. Join us, and be part of the food revolution! BaxterStorey Values: ALWAYS VISIONARY We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail. WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people. CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better. FOREVER CONSCIOUS We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities. Interested? Even if you dont meet all requirements, wed like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality. Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

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