Head Chef 

Retail & Hospitality / Events

Up to 52k 

Kings Cross

5 days out of 7

Benefits 

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave.
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave.
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
• Wellbeing hub.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Calling all culinary connoisseurs that are OBSESSED about food, we need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine and we wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft and create a development partnership together to ensure professional growth opportunities.

We have an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, inclusive and passionate Head Chef to join our team at Goodenough College in the heart of Bloomsbury

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for workplace hospitality.

Baxterstorey is seeking a visionary and decisive Head Chef to lead our culinary team in London, United Kingdom. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service.

• Develop and implement innovative menus that align with current culinary trends and customer preferences
• Lead and inspire a team of skilled culinary professionals, fostering a positive and productive kitchen environment
• Manage kitchen operations, including staff scheduling, inventory control, and food cost management
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations
• Collaborate with the management team to achieve financial targets and improve overall kitchen performance
• Oversee food preparation, presentation, and quality control across all meal services
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts to ensure the best quality ingredients at competitive prices
• Participate in menu tastings, special events, and customer feedback sessions to continuously improve our culinary offerings
• Stay abreast of industry trends and implement new techniques and technologies to enhance kitchen efficiency and food quality

• Culinary degree or diploma from a recognised institution
• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior culinary role within high-volume food service operations
• Advanced knowledge of various cuisines and culinary techniques
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in menu planning, recipe development, and food cost control
• In-depth understanding of health and safety regulations, including food hygiene and allergen management
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and profit management
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Up-to-date food hygiene and safety certifications
• Passion for culinary innovation and commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.