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 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

• 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