Sous Chef

WSH Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holidays

Birthday leave

Maternity leave 24 weeks

Second carer leave

Wedding day leave

Free meals on shift

Training opportunities

Apprenticeships

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Sous Chef in the United Kingdom for a hands-on leadership role in a busy kitchen. You will prepare and cook dishes to standard, supervise junior staff, and contribute to menu development.

The ideal candidate has proven senior kitchen experience, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role includes training opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a senior member of a kitchen 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 recipes and standards.
• Quality control – maintain high quality and presentation.
• Team collaboration – communicate effectively and coach junior staff.
• Menu development – assist in developing and tasting new recipes.
• Cleaning and maintenance – keep designated area clean and equipment in good order.
• Ownership – deputise for Chef Manager in their absence.

Skills

Senior kitchen experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Core values

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 34000 - GBP 36000 - monthly

Company Description

Title: Sous Chef

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays


• Plus your birthday off


• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave.


• Secondary carerleave


• Wedding/commitment day leave.


• Free meals on shift.


• Bespoke training and development opportunities


• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels


• Pension and life insurance.


• Discounts available from Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.


• Access to employee assistance programme.


• Cycle to work scheme.

Calling all culinary connoisseurs that are OBSESSED about food, we need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine and we wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft and create a development partnership together to ensure professional growth opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef to take a next step in their culinary career and to be a part of a business where who are OBSESSED about food and developing talent.

Job Description

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the Chef Manager; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all time.


• 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.


• Ownership -Deputise for the Chef Manager in their absence

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a senior member of a kitchenor 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 that’s 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 team’s 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.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

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