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 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. 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.

In this role, 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 considering dietary restrictions and seasonal ingredients, oversee stock control, and maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment adhering to health and safety regulations. You will also support administrative tasks such as scheduling and budgeting, stay updated on culinary trends, and foster a positive working environment through leadership and teamwork.

We provide an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity, with ongoing training and a guaranteed good work-life balance because we believe people excel when they can take care of themselves.

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 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

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 with excellent presentation, organisational, and communication skills. You are enthusiastic, fun, and a team player who enjoys succeeding as part of a team. You have a flexible approach to work and can multitask efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.

Qualifications
A culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognised culinary institute.
Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.