Creative Sous Chef - Menu Development & Team Leadership

WSH Group; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank public

Plus your birthday off

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 week’s enhanced maternity leave

Secondary carerleave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development opprt

Apprenticeships opportunities for all

Pension and life insurance

Discounts available from Perkbox app

Wellbeing hub

Access to employee assistance scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Maidenhead is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to support the head chef in delivering exceptional dishes and a memorable hospitality experience. You will lead food preparation, oversee your station, ensure food safety standards, and actively coach junior chefs as part of a busy kitchen team.

This is a fantastic role to develop your culinary career within a company that values talent, training and progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commis Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational 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

Food preparation

Station management

Quality control

Team collaboration

Menu development

Kitchen cleanliness

Job description

BaxterStorey in Maidenhead is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to support the head chef in delivering exceptional dishes and a memorable hospitality experience. You will lead food preparation, oversee your station, ensure food safety standards, and actively coach junior chefs as part of a busy kitchen team.

This is a fantastic role to develop your culinary career within a company that values talent, training and progression.