Location
City of London

Hours
Monday to Friday, no weekend service

Salary
£38,500 per annum

Benefits
28 days holiday including bank holidays
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 via Perkbox app including high street shops, holidays and cinema
Wellbeing hub
Access to employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme

About the Role
Calling all culinary connoisseurs who are obsessed about food! 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 and your talents can shine. We wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft and create a development partnership to ensure professional growth opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef to take the next step in their culinary career and be part of a business that is obsessed with food and developing talent.

Key responsibilities include:
- Food Preparation: Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards set by the head chef, ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times.
- Station Management: Oversee production of all dishes assigned to your station, maintain supplies and cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
- Quality Control: Maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste are considered at all times.
- Team Collaboration: Communicate positively and effectively with all team members, assist and support colleagues where necessary, and coach junior chefs to support their development.
- Menu Development: Collaborate with the head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area, ensuring equipment is in good working order.

For almost 20 years, BaxterStorey has created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams for every client in every location, ensuring each customer receives the hospitality experience they deserve. We support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people means we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit deeply embedded in our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us and be part of the food revolution!

Experience
Proven experience working as a Junior Sous Chef or in a similar role.

About you
Passionate about food with an insatiable appetite for culinary arts.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Works according to BaxterStorey core values: visionary, positive, collaborative, and conscious.

Qualifications
Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.