Baxterstorey
Head Chef Position in Leeds
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, collaborate, and support direct reports to consistently deliver exceptional standards.
- Build positive, credible, and collaborative relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Develop team members through mentoring, training, recognition, and empowerment.
- Foster a culture of excellence, striving for brilliance through exceptional service, high food standards, and innovation.
- Achieve critical business KPIs including Health and Safety, Sustainability, Financial, and Governance.
Skills and Expertise
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role.
- Obsession with food and creating exceptional experiences.
- Experience in managing, training, and supporting teams.
- Financial acumen and budget management skills.
- Excellent coaching, delegation, and influencing skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Meticulous organizational abilities and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Adaptability and solution-oriented approach.
- Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills.
- Alignment with BaxterStorey core values.
Job Facilities/Benefits
- 28 days holiday, including bank holidays.
- Birthday off.
- 3 volunteering days.
- 3 days grandparent leave.
- 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave.
- Secondary career leave.
- Wedding/commitment day leave.
- Free meals on shift.
- Bespoke development training.
- Pension and life insurance.
- Discounts from HAPI app (high street shops, holidays, cinema).
- Wellbeing hub.
- Employee assistance program.
- Cycle to work scheme.