Head Chef


Company:	Baxterstorey
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, EC4M 5AB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

Company Description

Head Chef

Retail & Hospitality

Up to £52,000

Monday to Friday

Cannon Street - London

BaxterStorey is a leading UK hospitality business, renowned for delivering outstanding food and service experiences across corporate, cultural and destination venues. We are proud to be a people‑first organisation, driven by a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients, sustainable sourcing and chef‑led innovation.

Our ethos is simple:

food that is thoughtfully sourced, freshly prepared and beautifully presented. We empower our teams to be creative, ambitious and proud of what they do, fostering a culture built on individuality, collaboration and continuous improvement.

As part of the wider WSH Group, BaxterStorey offers genuine career development opportunities, industry‑leading training and a supportive environment where talent is recognised and nurtured. We are committed to sustainability, wellbeing and making a positive impact for our clients, communities and people.

Job Description

We are looking for an exceptional

Head Chef to lead the culinary operation at 4 Cannon Street. This is a hands‑on leadership role, responsible for delivering outstanding food quality, inspiring a high‑performing kitchen team and ensuring the highest standards of food safety, consistency and innovation.

At BaxterStorey, food is at the heart of everything we do. You will have the freedom to be creative, work with seasonal and sustainable ingredients, and play a key role in shaping a food offer that exceeds client and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and inclusive culture

Deliver high‑quality, fresh and seasonal food aligned with BaxterStorey’s food ethos

Plan, develop and cost menus, ensuring commercial viability and innovation

Maintain exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene and compliance (HACCP)

Manage kitchen budgets, GP, stock control and ordering effectively

Work closely with site management and clients to deliver a seamless food service

Ensure consistency across all services, including hospitality and events where applicable

Champion sustainability, waste reduction and responsible sourcing

Qualifications

Proven experience as a

Head Chef or strong

Senior Sous Chef ready to step up

Passionate about fresh food, quality ingredients and modern cooking techniques

A natural leader with excellent people management and communication skills

Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management and health & safety

Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and food costs

Organised, proactive and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment

Additional Information

We are proud to be different. At

BaxterStorey, we put

people and

food first, empowering our chefs to cook with confidence, creativity and purpose. If you’re looking for a role where your talent is recognised and your career can flourish, we’d love to hear from you.

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