Location
London

Hours
40 hours per week - Monday to Friday (some weekends)

Salary
Up to £45,000 per annum

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. We invest in your professional growth and support you in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We guarantee a good work-life balance because we believe people excel when given the space to take care of themselves.

As a Hospitality 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 maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment following health and safety regulations. 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, you will help enhance menu offerings and foster a positive working environment through leadership, communication, and teamwork.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), 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, apprenticeships for all experience levels, pension and life insurance, discounts via our Perkbox app, a wellbeing hub, access to an employee assistance programme, and a cycle to work scheme.

Join us and be part of the food revolution where your hospitality legacy can be built and your career supercharged.

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

About you
You are passionate about food and service, enthusiastic, fun, and a team player who enjoys succeeding as part of a team. You have excellent organisational skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a flexible approach to work including the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications
A culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute are required. You must have strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices, and the ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.