Chef Manager

• £28,000-£30,000 per annum
• 40 hours per week

We are BaxterStorey, an independent hospitality food service provider operating in the UK, Ireland and Europe specialising in restaurants, cafes, deli bars and exclusive dining rooms for clients and customers in business and industry.

We know that investing in training and development means we can be confident our teams have the skills they need to give our customers a great experience. Our Academies, training and mentoring programmes support our people as they build their careers with us. We give them the skills to provide the best service and hospitality, to help our people be the best they can be.

This role is based at our newly refurbished Agricultural University Campus, based just outside of Dumfries, and within easy commuting distance of Dumfries, Moffat and Lockerbie, with free onsite parking and an established and settled operation. We cater for staff, students and visitors, including residential students, and have a creative and fun approach to the work.

Chef Manager benefits:

• 28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Free Meal on Shift
• Bespoke training and development
• Pension
• Discounts available from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays and cinemas

What would we like from our Chef Manager?

Food to you is not just a simple life need, food is all about who you are.

• Your focus and desire is to work with the freshest and best ingredients and the closer you are to your kitchen, the better.
• You have the ability to work within a team, manage costs, negotiate and build relationship with suppliers as well as being compliant
• You will have experience within a similar role, strong supervisory experience and be financially and commercially astute
• Able to demonstrate your analytical approach to problem solving and have the ability to display a real passion for food and customer service

Chef Manager requirements:

• Ensure that the location achieves the financial targets agreed with the client in line with the budget.
• Monitor the work of all the staff and carry out appraisals, recognise training needs and potential as appropriate.
• Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets, standards required and company and client information.
• Ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and that their food service and value expectations are consistently exceeded.
• Conduct Food Safety and Health and Safety Risk Assessments and ensure that all standards and procedures in respect of Hygiene and Safety are established and maintained