Location
Shoreditch, London

Hours
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, which is why we invest in your professional growth.

As a Retail 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 that the quality and presentation of all dishes meet company standards and client expectations. You will supervise and train kitchen staff and assistants, maintain food safety and sanitation procedures, and assist in menu planning and development considering dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients.

Your role will also involve overseeing stock control and ordering to maintain inventory levels while minimizing waste, collaborating on special events and culinary initiatives, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment, supporting administrative tasks such as scheduling and budgeting, and staying updated on industry trends and culinary techniques. You will foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership, effective communication, and teamwork.

At BaxterStorey, we support you in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We provide ongoing training to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to thrive, and we guarantee a 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 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 fun, enthusiastic, and have excellent organisational skills.
You are 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.
You possess 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.