Location
City of London

Hours
Monday to Friday, no weekend service

Salary
£37,500 per annum

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 dishes that delight customers and clients, this is the opportunity for you. 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.

This role is a fantastic next step for a passionate chef looking to advance their culinary career and be part of a business that is truly 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 always met.
- Station Management: Oversee production of all dishes assigned to your station, maintain supplies, and ensure cleanliness in line with policies.
- Quality Control: Maintain high standards for all dishes, focusing on presentation and taste.
- Team Collaboration: Communicate positively and effectively with team members, assist colleagues, and coach junior chefs to support their development.
- Menu Development: Collaborate with the head chef to develop and taste new recipes, offering suggestions for improvement and innovation.
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and ensure equipment is in good working order.

Benefits
28 days holiday including bank holidays plus your birthday off
3 volunteering days
3 days grandparent leave
24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
Secondary carer leave
Wedding/commitment day leave
Free meals on shift
Bespoke training and development opportunities
Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels
Pension and life insurance
Discounts via Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays, cinema)
Wellbeing hub
Access to employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme

Experience
Proven experience working as a Sous Chef or in a similar role.

About you
Passionate about food with a strong desire to create exceptional dishes.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Committed to working according to BaxterStorey’s core values.

Qualifications
Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.