Assistant Chef Manager
16 days ago
Edinburgh
Title: Assistant Chef Manager Location: Wester Shawfair Danderhall Dalkeith EH22 1FD UK Salary: 32K per year Days: 4 out of 7 but mainly Friday to Tuesday Job Description • Menu Planning and Execution support Chef Manager with creating and planning menus in accordance with the style and customer preferences of the location. Support with preparation and presentation of the food to ensure high-quality dishes are served monitoring wastage and portion control, • Employee Management recruit train and supervise all colleagues. Provide continual guidance coaching and performance feedback to all team., • Inventory and Cost Control monitor and manage stock levels sensible approach to ordering supplies, • Customer Relations - Interact with customers to understand their specific catering needs and preferences and maintain an open channel of communication to address any concerns or requirements. Assist in the serving of breakfast lunch and snacks according to established menus and recipes, • Health and Safety Compliance support the chef manager to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols/policies. Create an environment that has safety embedded in the culture. Support the team with maintaining cleanliness of the front of house and back of house areas including organising dishes and utensils, • Budget and Financial Management support to develop and manage kitchen budgets report on financial performance and implement any cost savings required without impacting delivery of excellence, • Menu Development and Innovation stay updated on culinary trends and incorporate new ideas into menus, • Compliance and Documentation - maintain accurate records of inventory orders and food preparation processes and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements Qualifications : • Proven experience commensurate with role., • Excellent creative culinary skills, • Leadership and team management abilities, • Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills, • Proficiency in food cost management, • Knowledge of food safety and health and safety regulations, • Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment, • Works according to the Baxter Storey core values Additional Information : Benefits: • 28 Days holiday including bank holidays, • Plus your birthday off, • 3 days grandparent 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 on our Perkbox app; high street shops holidays & cinema, • Wellbeing hub, • Access to employee assistance programme We believe that it is our people that set us apart thats why as a member of our team you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role and we guarantee a good work-life balance because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves. If you are a Chef who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences loves to be part of a harmonious and collaborative team we would love to hear from you! Interested Even if you dont meet all requirements wed 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. Remote Work : No Employment Type : Part-time Key Skills Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Catering,Serving Experience,Cooking,Dietary Department Experience,Baking,Knife Skills,Meal Preparation Experience: years Vacancy: 1