Location
Farrer & Co, Holborn, London

Hours
Monday to Friday

Salary
Up to £40,000 per annum plus paid overtime at 1.5 times

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, your talents can shine, and 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:
- Food Preparation: Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards set by the head chef, ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times.
- Station Management: Oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station, maintain supplies, and ensure cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
- Quality Control: Maintain high-quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste are considered at all times.
- Team Collaboration: Communicate positively and effectively with all team members and assist/support colleagues where necessary. Coach junior chefs to support their development.
- Menu Development: Collaborate with the head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area, ensuring equipment is in good working order.

Benefits Include:
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, apprenticeships for all experience levels, pension and life insurance, discounts via Perkbox app, wellbeing hub, employee assistance programme, and 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. Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Motivated to learn and develop professionally. Works according to BaxterStorey core values.

Qualifications
Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines. Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.