Sous Chef Fenchurch Street, London
40 hours per week - Monday to Friday
28 Days holiday including bank holidays
~ Plus your birthday off
~24 week's enhanced maternity leave
~ Free meals on shift
~ Bespoke training and development opportunities
~ Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
~ Pension and life insurance
~ Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
~ Wellbeing hub
~ Access to employee assistance programme
~ Cycle to work scheme
At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent, and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, that's why invest in you to develop your professional growth.
As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.
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
~ Wellbeing hub
~ Access to employee assistance programme
~ Free meals whilst at work
~ Career development opportunities
~ HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
As a Sous Chef you will collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind
As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.
Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service.
Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations.
Supervise and train kitchen staff, kitchen assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients.
Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives.
Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations.
Support the Head Chef in administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of food costs and inventory.
Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork.
Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.
Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Have a flexible approach to work.
For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.
We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.
Join us, and be part of the food revolution!
Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.
We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.