Location
Fenchurch Street, London

Hours
40 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Salary
£40,000 per annum plus paid overtime

About the Role
Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius with an insatiable passion for the culinary arts? 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, which is why we invest in your professional growth.

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 and assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures. Your role will also include assisting in menu planning and development, considering dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients. You will oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.

Additionally, you will collaborate with the catering team to execute special events and culinary initiatives, maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment following health and safety regulations, and support the Head Chef with administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of food costs and inventory.

We foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership, effective communication, and teamwork. You will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity, with ongoing training to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to thrive. We guarantee a good work-life balance because we believe people excel when given space to take care of themselves.

Join us and be part of the food revolution!

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 Perkbox app including high street shops, holidays & cinema
Wellbeing hub
Access to employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme

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

About you
You are fun and enthusiastic with excellent organisation skills. You are a team player who enjoys succeeding as a team and have a flexible approach to work. You demonstrate a real passion for food and service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

Qualifications
Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.
Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.