Creative Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Development

BaxterStorey; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Birthday off

Maternity leave

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Training and development

Apprenticeships opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Sous Chef to join a busy kitchen team on Monday to Friday, full-time with a permanent contract, offering a salary up to £35,000. You will lead food preparation, station management, and quality control, delivering high standards and using a range of cooking techniques.

This role provides development opportunities and benefits such as 28 days holiday including bank holidays, birthday off, pension and life insurance, and Perkbox discounts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Sous Chef or in a 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 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

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Job description

BaxterStorey in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Sous Chef to join a busy kitchen team on Monday to Friday, full-time with a permanent contract, offering a salary up to £35,000. You will lead food preparation, station management, and quality control, delivering high standards and using a range of cooking techniques.

This role provides development opportunities and benefits such as 28 days holiday including bank holidays, birthday off, pension and life insurance, and Perkbox discounts.