Head Chef
| Company: | Baxterstorey |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £43,000 to £43,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, EC2V 7WS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Company Description
Baxterstorey is looking for a Retail Head Chef to head up their Retail outlets at 1 Wood Street London, Located near St Pauls Cathedral this coorperate venue retail and hospitality to its internal clients.
As a Head Chef, you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:
- Enrolment into the Baxterstorey pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave including BH
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance program and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
- Monthly Chef wellbeing and supplier trips
- Chef whites and shoes provided
- Opportunity to enrol into the WSH Group Chef Academy
- Meals are provided on shift when working within one of our venues
- Your birthday off to celebrate in style
- A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice
- A wide selection of Baxterstorey benefits
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £43,000
Key Responsibilities:
- To organise the successful operation of the retail food areas with the assistance of the appropriate Heads of Department.
- To set the standards of operation which the staff are to operate and ensure they are maintained.
- To monitor on a daily basis the standards achieved in each area and report to the Executive Chef any areas of concerns.
- To liaise with the Deputy General Manager in the absence of the Group Manager
- To ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, the COSHH regulations, etc. within the areas of responsibility
- To monitor the daily service of all retail areas.
- To conduct pre-service allergen briefings.
- To ensure all services are ready for operation at the specified time, to the standard laid down in the Catering Policy Document.
- Day to day running if main kitchen with total responsibility to the Chef de Partie.
- To ensure smooth running of daily operations
- Hygiene and personal hygiene checks
- Food standards
- Waste control
- Health and Safety
- Food purchasing
- Any other reasonable request of Senior Management
- Personal Development
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years experience in people management
- Excellent communication skills
- Takes the initiative
- Excellent time management
- Supportive / Team player
- Demonstrate high level of organisation.
- Excellent record keeping.
- To be willing to work the hours and the needs of the business
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