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 by providing ongoing training and development opportunities in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity.

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 while adhering to health and safety regulations.

This role offers a competitive bonus upon completion of all three stages and a comprehensive benefits package including 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off, volunteering days, grandparent leave, enhanced maternity leave, secondary career leave, wedding/commitment day leave, free meals on shift, bespoke training and apprenticeship opportunities, pension and life insurance, Perkbox discounts, wellbeing hub access, employee assistance programme, and a cycle to work scheme.

Join us and be part of a team that values visionary thinking, positivity, creativity, collaboration, and conscious leadership to protect the planet and support local communities. We support your work-life balance because we believe people excel when given the space to take care of themselves.

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

About you
You are fun, enthusiastic, and passionate about food and service. You have excellent organisational skills, enjoy working as part of a team, and have a flexible approach to work. You thrive in a high-volume kitchen environment and can multitask efficiently under pressure.

Qualifications
A culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute are required. You must have strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required is expected.