Sous Chef – Creative Kitchen Lead, Daytime Role + Perks

WSH Group; Warton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl bank holidays

Birthday off

Maternity leave (24 weeks enhanced)

3 volunteering days

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Training & development

Apprenticeships opportunities

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef at Warton Aerodrome to lead kitchen operations, ensure high quality dishes, and uphold food safety standards. You will manage a station, collaborate with the head chef on menu development, and coach junior staff in a fast-paced environment.

Join a team that values creativity, development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including enhanced leave, pension, and wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working 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.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

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

Sous Chef experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety

High-pressure environment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Core BaxterStorey values

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef at Warton Aerodrome to lead kitchen operations, ensure high quality dishes, and uphold food safety standards. You will manage a station, collaborate with the head chef on menu development, and coach junior staff in a fast-paced environment.

Join a team that values creativity, development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including enhanced leave, pension, and wellbeing programs.