Location
Fenchurch Street, London

Hours
40 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Salary
£40,000 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 career 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 on our Perkbox app including high street shops, holidays & cinema
Wellbeing hub
Access to employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme

About the Role
Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius with a passion for creating masterful dishes that delight the senses? At BaxterStorey, we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We believe the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft. We invest in your professional growth and provide an inclusive environment that encourages development and celebrates diversity.

As a Sous Chef, you will collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind. You will assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service, ensuring the quality and presentation of all dishes meet company standards and client expectations. You will supervise and train kitchen staff, assist in menu planning and development, oversee stock control and ordering, and support special events and culinary initiatives.

Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment while following health and safety regulations is essential. You will also support administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of food costs and inventory. Staying updated on industry trends and culinary techniques will help you continuously enhance menu offerings and the overall dining experience. We value leadership, effective communication, teamwork, and enthusiasm in fostering a positive working environment.

Join us and be part of a food revolution where your career can thrive in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Experience
Previous experience in a similar role within contract catering or educational institutions is preferred.

About you
You are passionate about food and service, fun and enthusiastic, with excellent organisation skills. You are a team player who enjoys succeeding as part of a team and have a flexible approach to work. You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and can multitask efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.

Qualifications
Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.
Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.