Location
London, Canary Wharf

Hours
40 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Salary
Up to £42,500 per annum

Incentive
Competitive bonus upon completion of all 3 stages

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
Apprenticeship 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

About the Role
Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius with an insatiable passion for the culinary arts? 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, investing in your professional growth.

As a 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 the quality and presentation of all dishes meet company standards and client expectations.

You will supervise and train kitchen staff and assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures. You will assist in menu planning and development, considering dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients. Additionally, you will oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.

Working closely with the catering team, you will help execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives. Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment while following health and safety regulations is essential. You will also support the Head Chef with administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of food costs and inventory.

We encourage continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to enhance menu offerings and the overall dining experience. You will foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership, effective communication, and teamwork.

Join us and be part of a food revolution where your career can thrive in an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports your work-life balance.

Experience
Previous experience in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution is preferred.

About you
You are passionate about food and service, enthusiastic, fun, and a team player. You have excellent organisational skills, enjoy succeeding as part of a team, and have a flexible approach to work including the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications
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.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.