Executive Head Chef at BaxterStorey

City of London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Excellence, Team Leadership, Food Safety, Menu Planning, Financial Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Creativity, Sustainability Awareness, Trend Awareness, Staff Catering, Fine Dining, HACCP Knowledge, Training And Development, Stock Management, Health And Safety Compliance

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description Executive Head Chef Hospitality , Fine dining & Retail Up to £55'000 - £60'000 Monday to Friday St Paul's / Bank This is a unique opportunity to join a prestigious site offering a dual-focus operation: Modern Staff Dining: Delivering seasonal, nutritious, and exciting menus that enhance the workplace experience. High-End Hospitality & Events: Creating bespoke, memorable menus for executive dining, private events, and VIP receptions. As Executive Chef, you will lead a dedicated kitchen team to deliver culinary excellence, drive innovation, and maintain the highest food safety and quality standards. Benefits: 28 Days holiday including bank holidays Plus your birthday off 3 volunteering days 3 days grandparent leave 24 week’s 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 Are you a culinary connoisseur and 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 a passionate Executive Chef keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you! Job Description Manage the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen that operates across multiple outlets, ensuring the company’s reputation for food quality is maintained at all times. Organise the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food to the standards required by the company and the client. Ensure supplies are correctly issued, used and accounted for to carry out stock takes and food rotation procedures. Set objectives and be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchens including supervising the recruitment and selection process Assess employee performance and recognise training needs and potential as appropriate. Continuously update your industry knowledge on current food trends and ingredients. Control and achieve agreed financial targets whilst maximising all commercial opportunities, communicating this with the team as and when needed. Ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislation and procedures. Qualifications Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Head Chef in a high-volume, multi-outlet environment Strong background in both contemporary staff catering and fine-dining hospitality/events Computer literate, with basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint Creative, trend-aware, and passionate about sustainability and seasonality Inspirational leader with excellent communication and organisational skills A previous experience in managing a large team will be essential Financially astute with experience managing food margins and cost controls Level 3 Food Safety & HACCP (or equivalent) Additional Information For 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 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 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.

Responsibilities

Manage the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen across multiple outlets while maintaining the company's reputation for food quality. Lead the kitchen team in planning, preparation, cooking, and presentation of food to meet company standards.