At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook delicious dishes while managing your station and ensuring top-notch quality.
- Company: Join BaxterStorey, a leader in inclusive hospitality with a vibrant team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 28 days holiday, free meals, and bespoke training opportunities.
- Other info: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
- Why this job: Make your mark in the culinary world and develop your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef and a passion for food safety and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
Salary up to £45,000 (Dependent on experience)
- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
- Plus your birthday off
- 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
- Secondary carer 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 from Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
Job Description
- 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 times.
- 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.
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.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are 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. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.
Senior Sous Chef employer: BaxterStorey Limited
BaxterStorey is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a competitive salary of up to £45,000 along with generous benefits such as 28 days of holiday, enhanced maternity leave, and bespoke training opportunities. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing employees to thrive in a supportive environment while enjoying perks like free meals on shift and discounts through the Perkbox app.
