Sous Chef - Fine dining
About The Position
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to join our team. 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. BaxterStorey offers 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.
Requirements
- Proven experience working as a Commis 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
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.
- Communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary.
- Coach junior chefs to support development.
- Collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
