Sous Chef - Monday to Thursday - Paddington

BaxterStorey Limited; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sous Chef, where your culinary creativity can flourish! This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen environment, preparing delightful dishes while ensuring quality and presentation meet high standards. With a focus on professional growth, you will receive ongoing training and support in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Enjoy a great work-life balance, competitive salary, and generous perks including enhanced maternity leave and bespoke training opportunities. If you are passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity to build your culinary legacy!

Benefits

28 Days Holiday

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Bespoke Training Opportunities

Pension and Life Insurance

Discounts on HAPI App

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Meals on Shift

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within contract catering or educational institutions.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and multitasking in high-volume kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in food preparation, production, and service.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff on food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with the catering team for special events.

Skills

Food Preparation

Presentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Culinary Degree

Relevant Certifications

Job description

Sous Chef - Monday to Thursday - Paddington

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Salary: Up to £42,000

Title: Sous Chef

Location: High security clearance location, London

Salary: up to £42,000 per annum

40 hours per week - Monday to Thursday

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary career leave
• 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 on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering our chefs to evolve and refine their craft. That's why we invest in your professional growth.

As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We invest in your development with ongoing training to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to thrive, and we guarantee a good work-life balance because we believe people excel when they are given space to care for themselves.

Are you a Sous Chef looking for your next role and a rewarding, progressive opportunity?

• 28 days holiday
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

As a Sous Chef, you will collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavorful dishes that nourish both body and mind. You should have excellent presentation, organizational and communication skills, a passion for food & service, and enthusiasm.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service.
• Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet standards and expectations.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist in menu planning considering dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients.
• Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain inventory and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with the catering team for special events and culinary initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment following health and safety regulations.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and record keeping.
• Stay updated on industry trends, techniques, and ingredients to enhance offerings.
• Foster a positive working environment through leadership, communication, and teamwork.

Preferred experience includes working in a similar role within contract catering or educational institutions, a culinary degree or relevant certifications, strong knowledge of food safety, multitasking in high-volume kitchens, excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and a fun, enthusiastic attitude.

Join us to create your hospitality legacy and build a proud career. We value continuous learning and strive to be better every day. Be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY: Leading the way with innovation.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE: Motivating and inspiring through love for our work.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE: Embracing differences for creativity.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS: Protecting the planet and supporting communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. We are committed to inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.