Account Manager

Account Manager Job Description We are seeking an experienced Account Manager to join our team, responsible for menu planning, staff management, inventory control, and customer relations in the food service industry. Key Responsibilities: • Menu Planning and Execution: Create and plan menus in accordance with customer preferences, oversee food preparation, and monitor wastage and portion control. • Staff Management: Recruit, train, and supervise staff, including chefs, cooks, and front of house, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback. • Inventory and Cost Control: Monitor and manage stock levels, implementing a sensible approach to ordering supplies. • Customer Relations: Interact with customers to understand their specific catering needs and preferences, maintaining an open channel of communication. • Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols, creating a safe working environment. • Budget and Financial Management: Develop and manage kitchen budgets, reporting on financial performance and implementing cost savings. • Menu Development and Innovation: Stay updated on culinary trends, incorporating new ideas into menus. • Compliance and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of inventory, orders, and food preparation processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Requirements: • Proven experience in a similar 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 About BaxterStorey: For almost 20 years, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams for every client, in every location. We strive to supercharge our team's careers, believing that people excel when given the space to take care of themselves. Our core values are: • ALWAYS VISIONARY: We strive for better, never settling or compromising. • WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE: We are up-beat, motivating, and inspiring. • CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE: We work together to push creativity and achieve excellence. • FOREVER CONSCIOUS: We work together to protect the planet and support local communities. Join Our Team: If you are an inspirational and enthusiastic Account Manager, keen to make a name for yourself in the food service industry, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, aiming to create a truly representative team.