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, investing in your professional growth.

As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We provide ongoing training to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to thrive, alongside a good work-life balance because we believe people excel when they can take care of themselves.

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 quality and presentation meet company standards and client expectations. You will supervise and train kitchen staff, assist in menu planning considering dietary restrictions and seasonal ingredients, oversee stock control and ordering, and support special events and culinary initiatives.

You will maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, follow health and safety regulations, support administrative tasks such as scheduling and budgeting, stay updated on industry trends and culinary techniques, and foster a positive working environment through leadership, communication, and teamwork.

Join us and be part of the food revolution, building a rewarding and progressive career in hospitality.

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

About you
Fun and enthusiastic with excellent organisation skills.
Team player who enjoys succeeding as a team.
Flexible approach to work.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.