Relief Chef (Live in Available)

BaxterStorey UK

8h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

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