Sous Chef

WSH Group; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented Commis Chef to join their team. The role involves food preparation, ensuring high quality standards of dishes, and collaborating with the head chef on menu development. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar role and possess strong culinary skills. This full-time position offers a chance to be part of a dedicated team focused on excellence and creativity in food. No remote work is available.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station.
• Maintain high quality standards for all dishes.
• Communicate positively and effectively with team members.
• Collaborate to develop and taste new recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Education

Experience as a Commis Chef or similar role

Job description

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.

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

Additional Information

For almost 20 years for every client in every location (whether thats an office stadium cathedral or university) we have created beautiful spaces exciting menus and friendly teams so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people means that we always strive to supercharge our teams careers. Better is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values :

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better we never settle never compromise never follow. We lead the way blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested Even if you dont meet all requirements we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn we can work together to develop your potential.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality diversity and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers and for each team member to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Catering,Cooking,Cost Control,Sanitation,Knife Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1