Creative Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen & Culinary Growth

BaxterStorey UK; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank holiday

Birthday off

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 week’s enhanced maternity leave

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Apprenticeships opportunities

Job summary

BaxterStorey UK in Maidenhead is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team. You will prepare and cook dishes to our high standards, manage your station and ensure food safety and cleanliness.

You will collaborate with the head chef to develop menus, train junior staff, and maintain quality and presentation. We offer generous holidays, enhanced maternity leave, training and career development within a supportive hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Commis Chef 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

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work fast-paced

Job description

BaxterStorey UK in Maidenhead is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team. You will prepare and cook dishes to our high standards, manage your station and ensure food safety and cleanliness.

You will collaborate with the head chef to develop menus, train junior staff, and maintain quality and presentation. We offer generous holidays, enhanced maternity leave, training and career development within a supportive hospitality group.