<h3>Company Description</h3><p>Please note that Frasers Group is advertising this vacancy on behalf of BaxterStorey. The recruitment process for this role is managed separately by BaxterStorey and is not part of the standard Frasers Group recruitment process. By applying, you acknowledge that your application details will be shared with BaxterStorey for the purposes of recruitment and may also be retained by Frasers Group in accordance with our data protection policies. Any applications or correspondence regarding this position will be handled directly by the BaxterStorey recruitment team.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p>Are you a passionate and adaptable chef looking for a step into Management? We’re looking for a Chef Manager to step in and support our kitchen operation. Along with Supporting the Head Chef to elevate the food offering you will also report to our General manager and support with the day to day tasks such as, Checking and verifying Due diligence records, Supporting with quality controls across a large and fast paced environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy variety in your work, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p>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.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead kitchen teams across different sites, maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene</li><li>Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations, stepping in during absence or peak periods</li><li>Manage stock, orders, and kitchen budgets efficiently</li><li>Train and support kitchen staff to maintain consistency and excellence</li><li>Work closely with front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional customer service</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Proven experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar leadership role</li><li>Flexibility to travel and adapt to new kitchen environments</li><li>Strong communication, organisational, and people management skills</li><li>Up-to-date Food Hygiene and Health &amp; Safety certifications</li><li>Full UK driving licence and own vehicle essential</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p>Hours Per Week: 37.50</p><p>Salary: Up to £39,000</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>28 Days holiday including bank holidays</li><li>Plus your birthday off</li><li>3 volunteering days</li><li>3 days grandparent leave</li><li>24 week’s enhanced maternity leave</li><li>Secondary carer leave</li><li>Wedding/commitment day leave</li><li>Free meals on shift</li><li>Bespoke training and development opportunities</li><li>Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels</li><li>Pension and life insurance</li><li>Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays &amp; cinema</li><li>Wellbeing hub</li><li>Access to employee assistance programme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li></ul>