Location
London (High security clearance location)

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary
Up to £43,000 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. We invest in your professional growth through bespoke training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships for all experience levels.

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, assist in menu planning and development, oversee stock control, and maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment in line with health and safety regulations.

We support you in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We guarantee a good work-life balance because we believe people excel when given the space to take care of themselves. Join us and be part of the food revolution!

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 Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays & cinema)
Wellbeing hub
Access to employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Competitive bonus upon completion of all 3 stages

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

About you
Fun and enthusiastic with excellent organisation skills.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexible approach to work including availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Team player who enjoys succeeding as part of a team.

Qualifications
Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.
Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.