Location
Shoreditch, London

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary
Up to £45,700 per annum

About the Role
Are you a culinary connoisseur 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. As a Retail Sous Chef, you will collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind in a high-profile Shoreditch location.

You will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We invest in your development with ongoing training to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to thrive, while guaranteeing a good work-life balance because we believe people excel when given the space to take care of themselves.

Key responsibilities include assisting the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service; ensuring quality and presentation meet company standards; supervising and training kitchen staff; assisting in menu planning; overseeing stock control; collaborating on special events; maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment; supporting administrative tasks; staying updated on culinary trends; and fostering a positive working environment through leadership and teamwork.

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
Apprenticeships for all experience levels
Pension and life insurance
Discounts via Perkbox app on 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 large contract catering environment, hotel, or restaurant is required.

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 abilities, 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.
Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.