Location
City of London

Hours
Monday to Friday, no weekend service

Salary
£42,386 per annum plus paid overtime

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

About the Role
Calling all culinary connoisseurs who 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 an ambitious Sous Chef to join our team. This is a fantastic chance for a passionate chef to take the next step in their culinary career and be part of a business that is obsessed about food and developing talent.

Key responsibilities include preparing and cooking dishes according to recipes and standards set by the head chef while ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times; managing your station by overseeing the production of all dishes assigned to you, maintaining supplies and cleanliness in line with policies; maintaining high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste are considered at all times; collaborating positively and effectively with team members and coaching junior chefs to support their development; working with the head chef on menu development by tasting and suggesting improvements or innovations; and maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area and ensuring equipment is in good working order.

Experience
Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or in a similar role.
Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

About you
Passionate and ambitious chef with excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Works according to the BaxterStorey core values: visionary, positive, collaborative, and conscious.
Motivated and hungry to learn, even if you don’t meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications
Relevant culinary qualifications are advantageous but not explicitly stated.
Commitment to continuous professional development and growth within the culinary arts.