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 involve 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, 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 encouraging leadership, effective communication, and teamwork. You will stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to continuously enhance our menu offerings and overall dining experience.

BaxterStorey values include being visionary, wholeheartedly positive, creatively collaborative, and forever conscious. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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
Fun and enthusiastic with excellent organisation skills.
Strong team player who enjoys succeeding as part of a team.
Flexible approach to work including availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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.