Head Chef

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