Location
London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£35,500 per annum

Benefits
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Paid day off for your birthday
3 paid volunteering days
3 days paid grandparent leave
26 weeks enhanced maternity leave
Paid secondary carer leave
Wedding/commitment day leave
Free meals on shift
Bespoke training and development opportunities
Culinary opportunities for all experience levels
Discounts via Perkbox app including high street shops, holidays & cinema
Access to SAOL Wellbeing Hub membership
Employee assistance programme and Mental Health First Aiders
Cycle to work scheme

About the Role
Calling all culinary connoisseurs who are obsessed with food! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey, we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents can shine. We believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft, and create a development partnership to ensure professional growth opportunities.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to join our team at UAL: Group at London College of Communication (Elephant and Castle). This is a fantastic chance for a passionate chef to take the next step in their culinary career and be part of a business obsessed with food and developing talent.

Key responsibilities include:
- Food Preparation: Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards set by the head chef, ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times.
- Station Management: Oversee production of all dishes assigned to your station, maintain supplies, and ensure cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
- Quality Control: Maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste are consistently excellent.
- Team Collaboration: Communicate positively and effectively with all team members, assist and support colleagues as needed, and coach junior chefs to support their development.
- Menu Development: Collaborate with the head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area, ensuring equipment is in good working order.

For almost 20 years, BaxterStorey has created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams for every client and location, ensuring each customer receives the hospitality experience they deserve. We are committed to supporting you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career you are proud of. Learning and development are central to our culture, and we strive to supercharge our team’s careers every day.

Join us and be part of the food revolution!

Experience
Proven experience working as a Sous Chef or in a similar role.
Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

About you
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Works according to BaxterStorey core values:
- Always Visionary: Striving for better, never settling or compromising.
- Wholeheartedly Positive: Motivating and inspiring with passion for food.
- Creatively Collaborative: Embracing differences to push creativity and work better together.
- Forever Conscious: Leading by example to protect the planet and support local communities.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant culinary qualifications and certifications would be advantageous.
Motivated and hungry to learn; even if you don’t meet all requirements, development potential is welcomed.