Location
London - Chancery Lane

Hours
Monday to Friday

Salary
Up to £42,000 plus paid overtime

About the Role
Calling all culinary connoisseurs who are obsessed with food, we need you! 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 wholeheartedly 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 is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef to take the next step in their culinary career and be part of a business that is obsessed with food and developing talent.

Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards set by the head chef, ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times.
- Oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and maintain your designated area with supplies, ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
- Maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste are considered at all times.
- Communicate positively and effectively with all team members and assist/support colleagues where necessary.
- Coach junior chefs to support their development.
- Collaborate with the head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area, ensuring 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 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 via HAPI app (high street shops, holidays, cinema), wellbeing hub, 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 and culinary arts with a strong desire to develop your skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Works according to BaxterStorey core values.

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

Additional Information
BaxterStorey is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and able to give their best. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we would like to hear from you even if you don’t meet all requirements.