Head Chef

Company Description

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 from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
• Wellbeing hub.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Calling all culinary connoisseurs that are OBSESSED about food, we need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine and we wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft and create a development partnership together to ensure professional growth opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for workplace hospitality.

Job Description

Baxterstorey is seeking an experienced and visionary Head Chef to lead our culinary operations in Newport, United Kingdom. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our kitchen, from menu creation to team management, ensuring the highest standards of culinary excellence and customer satisfaction.

• Develop and implement innovative menus that reflect current food trends and cater to our diverse clientele
• Lead and inspire a team of culinary professionals, fostering a positive and productive kitchen environment
• Manage food costs, inventory, and budgets to maintain profitability whilst ensuring quality
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene
• Collaborate with the management team to drive business growth and enhance the overall dining experience
• Source and maintain relationships with local suppliers to ensure the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients
• Oversee the maintenance and proper use of kitchen equipment
• Participate in client meetings and events to represent the culinary team and gather feedback
• Stay abreast of culinary trends and continuously improve menu offerings and kitchen processes

• Culinary degree or diploma from a recognised institution
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a professional kitchen, including previous roles as Head Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume establishment
• Proven track record of menu planning, food cost management, and budget control
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a kitchen team
• Excellent knowledge of British and international cuisines
• Proficiency in advanced culinary techniques and kitchen equipment operation
• Up-to-date Food Safety and Hygiene certification
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations in the food service industry
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with local suppliers and produce in Newport and surrounding areas
• Passion for food and commitment to culinary excellence

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.

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.