Title: Sous Chef
Location: Warton Aerodrome
Salary: £33,800 per annum, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, mainly daytime hours
Benefits:
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* Birthday off
* 3 volunteering days
* 3 days grandparent leave
* 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
* Secondary carer leave
* Wedding/commitment day leave
* Free meals on shift
* Bespoke training and development opportunities
* Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels
* Pension and life insurance
* Discounts via Perkbox app
* Wellbeing hub
* Employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate sous chef to join our culinary team at BaxterStorey. You will support the head chef, manage a station, and help create a menu that delights customers.
Job Description
* Food preparation—prepare and cook dishes according to the head chef’s recipes and standards, ensuring food safety at all times.
* Station management—oversee production of all dishes assigned to your station, keep the area stocked and clean, and comply with policies and procedures.
* Quality control—maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste are considered at all times.
* Team collaboration—communicate positively with team members, coach junior chefs, and assist colleagues as needed.
* Menu development—collaborate with the head chef to develop and test new recipes, suggesting improvements or innovation.
* Cleaning and maintenance—maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, ensure equipment is in good working order.
Qualifications
* Proven experience 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.
* Alignment with BaxterStorey core values.
Additional Information
For almost 20 years, BaxterStorey has created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams across a range of venues such as offices, stadiums, cathedrals and universities. We support our people to build a career they can be proud of.
We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our workforce, and we aim to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality.
We need the brightest and best to join us, and we believe you can make all of this possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.
Values
ALWAYS VISIONARY – We strive for better, never settle, and lead our own path.
WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE – We are upbeat, motivating and inspire.
CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE – We embrace differences to drive creativity and work together.
FOREVER CONSCIOUS – Protecting the planet and supporting local communities.
Inclusion Statement
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and remain 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. Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we want to hear from you and can work together to develop your potential. Join us, and bring your unique perspective to our team.
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