Executive Head Chef

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Job description

Executive Head Chef

40 hours per week, 5 days out 7
£50,000 - 60,000 dependent on Experience

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.

Working within the corporate headquarters of a global investment bank, our team members are instrumental in creating an engaging hospitality experience. Our teams understand that food, drink and exceptional service have the power to transforms our customers day and we value the interactions our team members have with our clients workforce. This all day operation covering restaurants, coffee bars, hospitality and events provides ample opportunity for our team to learn, grow and develop within a high-profile environment and we pride ourselves on taking the time to coach and mentor the team to deliver their best - whether through daily briefings, monthly coffee chats or scheduled reviews, you'll have ample opportunity to give and receive feedback.

Head Chef benefits:

33 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
Free meals on shift
Bespoke development training
Pension and life insurance
Discounts available from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema

What would we like from our Head Chef:

Display a real passion for food
Good secondary education
NVQ qualification or equivalent
Excellent craft skills background
Successful progressive background in catering
Basic and Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
Strong Supervisory experience
Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service

Head Chef requirements:

Plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required
Ensure that the company's reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client 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.
Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets, standards required and company and client information

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. To be who you are without judgement, no matter who you are or where you're from. Where individuality is a strength and you can be proud to be you. Find out more about us at

Ready to join us? Apply today!