Creative Sous Chef: Development & Perks

WSH Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bankholidays

Plus your birthday off

24 week’s enhanced maternity leave

Secondary carerleave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development

Apprenticeships opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey in London is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to join our culinary team. You will lead cooking stations, maintain standards, and mentor junior chefs to develop talent.

You will work closely with the head chef on menu development, ensure food safety, and uphold our commitment to high-quality guest-focused service in a fast-paced environment. We value inclusivity, development, and a passion for food.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a SousChef or similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• 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 the BaxterStorey core values

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all time.
• Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
• Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.
• Team Collaboration – communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary. Coaching of junior chefs to support development.
• Menu Development – collaborate with 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.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety

High-pressure work

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

BaxterStorey in London is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to join our culinary team. You will lead cooking stations, maintain standards, and mentor junior chefs to develop talent.

You will work closely with the head chef on menu development, ensure food safety, and uphold our commitment to high-quality guest-focused service in a fast-paced environment. We value inclusivity, development, and a passion for food.