Baxterstorey
About the Role:
BaxterStorey is seeking a passionate and skilled Regional Culinary Lead to drive culinary excellence and innovation across multiple locations in the Cambridgeshire region. This leadership role is critical in delivering our “Obsessed” manifesto across the area, focusing on Craft, Creativity, Community, and Cheer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Head of Food in delivering the “Obsessed” manifesto regionally.
- Provide strong culinary leadership and expertise to multiple locations, ensuring adherence to quality standards, recipes, and culinary guidelines.
- Collaborate with culinary teams to develop innovative menus that meet customer preferences, dietary needs, and regional trends.
- Train, mentor, and motivate culinary staff to achieve excellence in food preparation, presentation, and service.
- Maintain strict quality control standards, ensuring consistency, taste, and presentation of dishes.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
- Manage food and labor costs within budgetary constraints.
- Foster strong relationships and effective communication with other departments.
- Stay updated on culinary trends and techniques, seeking opportunities to enhance the dining experience.
Skills and Expertise:
- Proven experience in a demanding kitchen at the relevant level.
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or higher.
- Team player with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with suppliers.
- Understanding of foods provenance and its importance to a kitchen.
- Ability to work with a team and build strong relationships.
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- 35 Days holiday including bank holidays
- Birthday off
- 3 Volunteering days
- 3 Grandparent leave days
- 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
- Company car scheme or car allowance
- Secondary career leave
- Wedding/commitment day leave
- BUPA family cover
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeships opportunities
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts on HAPI app (high street shops, holidays & cinema)
- Wellbeing hub
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
Why Join Us:
BaxterStorey offers a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can build a career youre proud of. We value our people and strive to create a supportive culture that fosters growth and learning. We encourage a better mindset and provide opportunities for innovation and impact. We are proud of our values: Visionary, Positive, Collaborative, and Conscious.