Sous Chef

Title: Sous Chef

Location: Nine Elms, SW11

Salary: £36,000

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your 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
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available from HAPI 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 have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to join our team, working alongside the head chef at one of our prestigious client's offices in Battersea. The role itself is a balance of a day to day retail and coffee bar offering, high levels of day time hospitality and some evening events.

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.

We are seeking a talented and innovative Sous Chef to join our culinary team in the heart of London. As the second-in-command in our kitchen, you will play a crucial role in creating exceptional dining experiences for our guests while supporting the Head Chef in daily operations.

• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef to develop and implement creative, seasonally-inspired menus
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation
• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and efficient work environment
• Assist in managing inventory, controlling costs, and maintaining budget targets
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations and hygiene standards
• Contribute to menu planning, recipe development, and food presentation techniques
• Step in for the Head Chef when necessary, demonstrating strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with front-of-house staff to enhance overall guest satisfaction
• Continuously research culinary trends and innovative cooking techniques to keep our offerings fresh and exciting

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-focused restaurant environment
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience
• Valid food safety certification
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse kitchen team
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills for budget management and cost control
• Excellent organisational abilities and keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in menu planning, recipe development, and innovative cooking techniques
• Experience in inventory management and supplier relations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Passion for culinary excellence and commitment to continuous learning in the field

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 like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each team member to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.