Head chef

BaxterStorey

  • London
  • £55,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 hours ago
Company DescriptionRetail Head ChefMoorgate, London£55,000Mon to FrBenefits:
  • 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 on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
  • Wellbeing hub
  • Access to employee assistance programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
Do you have a passion for leading the way in providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Can you motivate a team? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that's why we're looking for a Retail Head Chef who motivates their team to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that's why 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 a Retail Head chef who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, and loves to inspire a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!Job DescriptionAbout UsWe are a dynamic and innovative caterer offering an exciting culinary experience across seven chef-led counters for a prestigeous financial client. Our focus spans street food, modern European and world cuisines, complemented by a bustling hospitality and fine dining operation. We pride ourselves on quality, creativity, and exceptional customer experiences.Role OverviewWe are seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Retail Head Chef to lead our culinary team. This role offers the unique opportunity to drive innovation and creativity across multiple food counters, while supporting a busy hospitality and fine dining offer. The successful candidate will take full ownership of menu creation and kitchen operations, with a keen eye on financial performance and operational efficience as well as liaising with both of the Hospitality and fine dining head chefs, supporting both the busy hospitality and fine dining teams to ensure service standards and expectations are met day to day.Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and write a weekly menu across seven diverse chef-led counters, focusing on street food, modern European, Asian, and world cuisine.
  • Prioritize seasonality and locally sourced produce to create fresh, exciting, and cost-effective dishes.
  • Manage food cost, gross profit (GP), and stock controls to ensure financial targets are met.
  • Lead, train, and develop a talented culinary team, fostering growth and maintaining high standards.
  • Collaborate with the wider hospitality team to support seamless integration with fine dining and other service areas.
  • Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, hygiene, due diligence and food and health and safety in accordance with regulations.
  • Innovate and adapt menu offerings to reflect current food trends and customer preferences.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Proven experience as a head chef, group chef or senior chef role in a retail or multi-counter food environment.
  • Strong knowledge of diverse cuisines, particularly street food, modern European, Asian and world food.
  • Excellent financial acumen relating to menu costing, food cost control, and stock management.
  • Demonstrable leadership skills with experience in training and developing kitchen teams.
  • Passion for innovation, creativity, and delivering exceptional food experiences.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
QualificationsThe interview process will consist of the following stages.Initial panel interviewSkills test and Cook off and Working interview focused on Team engagementFinancialsClient presentationAdditional InformationFor 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 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 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.Join us, and be part of the food revolution!BaxterStorey Values:ALWAYS VISIONARYWe strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVEWe are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVEWe embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.FOREVER CONSCIOUSWe work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.Interested? 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.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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