Sous Chef: Creative Lead & Development Mentor

BaxterStorey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Apprenticeships

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to join our team in London. You will lead food preparation, manage your station, and ensure every dish meets our high standards and food safety guidelines while following recipes from the head chef.

This role offers a dynamic, culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, with coaching for junior chefs, opportunities to develop menus, and a supportive environment that values quality, teamwork, and ongoing professional growth.

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
• 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

Sous Chef experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

BaxterStorey values

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to join our team in London. You will lead food preparation, manage your station, and ensure every dish meets our high standards and food safety guidelines while following recipes from the head chef.

This role offers a dynamic, culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, with coaching for junior chefs, opportunities to develop menus, and a supportive environment that values quality, teamwork, and ongoing professional growth.