Baxterstorey
Head Chef Opportunity in Southampton
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, cook, and present food to required standards.
- Manage a team encompassing retail, deli, main kitchen, and pastry sections.
- Develop and create exciting new menu items.
- Maintain and enhance company reputation for excellent food and service.
- Control portion sizes and monitor food waste.
- Ensure proper supply procedures and stock control.
- Maintain records of food production and supplier information.
- Maintain Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards.
- Set objectives and manage the daily kitchen operations.
- Assess employee performance, identify training needs, and support professional growth.
- Conduct regular team meetings for target communication and information sharing.
- Manage a section hands-on and oversee team operations.
- Handle demands calmly and professionally.
Skills and Expertise
- Proven experience as Head Chef or similar role.
- Passion for food and creating exceptional experiences.
- Strong team management, training, and support experience.
- Financial acumen with budget management and commercial performance skills.
- Excellent coaching, delegation, and influencing skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and manage pressure.
- Meticulous organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and empathy skills.
- Problem-solving and strategic thinking.
- Adherence to BaxterStorey core values.
- Hands-on approach.
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Up to 40,000 salary
- Performance bonus
- Monday to Friday working hours
- Retail & Hospitality environment
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- Birthday off
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 grandparent leave days
- 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
- Secondary career leave
- Wedding/commitment day leave
- Free meals on shift
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts on high street shops, holidays, and cinema through the HAPI app
- Wellbeing hub
- Employee assistance programme access
- Cycle to work scheme