Sous Chef: Creative Kitchen Lead & Talent Developer

WSH Group; Enfield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Birthday off

Enhanced maternity leave (24 weeks)

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeships opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey is hiring a passionate sous chef for a busy kitchen environment in the United Kingdom. You will prepare and cook dishes to head-chef standards, manage your station, and uphold strict food safety and cleanliness.

Collaboration and coaching of junior chefs are part of the role, with opportunities to develop new recipes and improve menu items. The role demands strong teamwork, the ability to work in a fast-paced setting, and a commitment to BaxterStorey core values.

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.

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

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

BaxterStorey is hiring a passionate sous chef for a busy kitchen environment in the United Kingdom. You will prepare and cook dishes to head-chef standards, manage your station, and uphold strict food safety and cleanliness.

Collaboration and coaching of junior chefs are part of the role, with opportunities to develop new recipes and improve menu items. The role demands strong teamwork, the ability to work in a fast-paced setting, and a commitment to BaxterStorey core values.