Sous Chef at BaxterStorey

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

42000.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Station Management, Quality Control, Team Collaboration, Coaching, Menu Development, Cleaning, Maintenance, Kitchen Leadership, Organisation, Food Safety, Attention To Detail, Communication, Teamwork, Seasonal Cooking, Recipe Adherence

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description Title: Sous Chef Location: Goldsmiths Salary: £40k Benefits: 28 Days holiday including bank holidays Plus your birthday off 3 volunteering days 3 days grandparent leave. 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. Wellbeing hub. Access to employee assistance programme. Cycle to work scheme. Calling all culinary connoisseurs that are OBSESSED about food, we need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine and we wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft and create a development partnership together to ensure professional growth opportunities. We’re looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our kitchen at Goldsmiths, working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and supporting the Head Chef in delivering creative, high-quality food. This is a hands-on role for a confident Sous who enjoys leading from the front and is comfortable stepping up to run the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence. You’ll have the freedom to contribute ideas, refine dishes, and help shape menus in a food-led environment. At BaxterStorey, we champion chefs who care about flavour, craft, and people. You’ll be supported to grow your skills, develop your leadership, and maintain a healthy work–life balance. You’ll bring: A passion for fresh, seasonal cooking Strong kitchen leadership and organisation The confidence to take charge when needed Pride in consistency, quality, and presentation If you’re a Sous Chef ready for a creative role with responsibility and progression, we’d love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef to take a next step in their culinary career and to be a part of a business where who are OBSESSED about food and developing talent. 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 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. Qualifications Proven experience working as a CDP 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 Additional Information 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 need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us. Join us, and be part of the food revolution! BaxterStorey Values: ALWAYS VISIONARY We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail. WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people. CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better. FOREVER CONSCIOUS We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities. Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential. 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’. Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team. Employment Type: Permanent Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary: Up to £42,000

Responsibilities

The Sous Chef will be responsible for preparing and cooking dishes according to set standards, overseeing station production, and maintaining cleanliness and quality control. This role also involves collaborating with the Head Chef on menu development and coaching junior chefs to support their growth.