Fine Dining Sous Chef — Creative Kitchen Lead

WSH Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank hollays

Birthday off

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave (24 weeks)

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey in London (Chancery Lane) is seeking a passionate Fine Dining Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. The role runs Monday to Friday, with up to £42,000 per year plus paid overtime and a strong benefits package.

You’ll lead cooking, quality control, and station management under the head chef while ensuring food safety and exceptional presentation. Applicants should have commis chef experience, knowledge of cooking techniques, and a solid understanding of food safety.

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

Commis Chef experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety practices

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

BaxterStorey values

Job description

BaxterStorey in London (Chancery Lane) is seeking a passionate Fine Dining Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. The role runs Monday to Friday, with up to £42,000 per year plus paid overtime and a strong benefits package.

You’ll lead cooking, quality control, and station management under the head chef while ensuring food safety and exceptional presentation. Applicants should have commis chef experience, knowledge of cooking techniques, and a solid understanding of food safety.