Creative Sous Chef: Lead Stations, Mentor & Grow

Baxterstorey; Botany Bay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Birthday off

Wedding/commitment day leave

28 days holiday

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team in the United Kingdom. This role offers a vibrant kitchen environment where your cooking talents will shine and your career can grow through mentoring and development opportunities.

You will lead food preparation, manage your station, maintain safety and quality, and contribute to menu development while collaborating with a busy team. Weekend work is required, and you’ll enjoy a supportive culture that rewards excellence

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous 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.

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

Food safety practices

Cooking techniques

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team in the United Kingdom. This role offers a vibrant kitchen environment where your cooking talents will shine and your career can grow through mentoring and development opportunities.

You will lead food preparation, manage your station, maintain safety and quality, and contribute to menu development while collaborating with a busy team. Weekend work is required, and you’ll enjoy a supportive culture that rewards excellence