Senior Chef Trainer

Overview

Location: Lambourn Road, Newbury,
Salary: Competitive

Senior Chef Trainer

Newbury

Competitive salary

Benefits:

• Car
• 33 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary career leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke development training
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

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.

Here at BaxterStorey we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Chef Trainer to join us at our Obsessed HQ in Newbury. As the Senior Chef Trainer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering cutting-edge culinary training programs, inspiring and guiding aspiring chefs towards excellence. Your role will involve curriculum development, hands-on training sessions, mentorship, and continuous improvement of training programs to align with industry standards.

We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s 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.

• Designing practical and theoretical courses from concept through to delivery
• Responsibility for research and specifications of dishes within chef academy
• Delivery of ‘in person’ and ‘virtual’ practical and theoretical culinary courses
• Organisation and delivery of ordering for all practical courses
• Responsibility for creation of new dishes using the Nourish 2 Flourish philosophy and applying appropriate kitchen administration
• Creating practical and theoretical assignments along with marking criteria
• Management of food stock levels within Obsessed Lab
• Responsibility of HS/FS in Obsessed Lab, liaising directly with Obsessed Lab Host to ensure the very highest level of compliance
• Planning and delivery of study tours for Level 4,5 and Synergy
• Monitoring and evolving L2 and L3 with Chef Academy team
• Involvement of creating the Chef Academy academic calendar year on year
• Ambassador for Chef Academy within the F&B UK food team, developing relationships with senior management within BS whilst advocating and ‘selling’ the chef academy
• Representation and delivery of Chef Academy at Obsessed lives and Obsessed connects
• Responsibility and direct liaising with Head of Chef Academy on all aspects of CA finance, income and spend
• Working closely with Head of Chef Academy and Obsessed Lab Host on the creating, organising, hosting, and delivery of ‘Taste of Obsessed’ and clients ‘hands in the flour’ events
• Creating a food offer that demonstrates and showcases the annual food manifesto vision whilst delivering PACE (performance, authenticity, culture and entertainment)
• Development and evolution of creative food ideas/campaigns for delivery within Baxterstorey
• Organising of NPD for trailing and testing, liaising with supply chain
• Working in alignment and collaborating with the Woodspeen team for relevant chef academy matters

• Extensive professional experience as a chef, demonstrating a comprehensive culinary skill set across various cuisines and techniques.
• Relevant qualification in culinary arts, education, or a related field, showcasing a strong foundation for imparting culinary knowledge.
• Proven success in designing and delivering culinary training programs, with a track record of nurturing and developing culinary talent.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex culinary concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
• Passion for mentorship and the ability to create a supportive learning environment that encourages the growth and development of aspiring chefs.
• Flexibility and adaptability in adjusting training methods to accommodate various learning styles, skill levels, and evolving industry trends.
• Commitment to staying updated on industry developments, trends, and innovations to ensure that training programs remain cutting-edge.
• Collaborative spirit with the ability to work effectively within a team, contributing to the overall success of our culinary education program.
• Forward-thinking and innovative approach to curriculum development, bringing creativity and modern techniques to the training programs.
• Genuine enthusiasm for shaping the next generation of culinary professionals and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence.