Sous Chef - London

Sous Chef - London

Sous Chef

40 hours

If you're looking for a career that offers flexibility, excitement, and progression, then contract catering could be for you! At BaxterStorey our career opportunities span industries from retail fashion to motorsport within roles across marketing, people development, sustainability, supply chain and more. Working late nights or weekends are rare, giving you that important work/life balance - that's right you can work in hospitality and not work Saturday nights!

We invest heavily in training and development to give our people the confidence and industry knowledge to push the boundaries of hospitality excellence. There is endless opportunity to climb the career ladder (at any age or stage of your career!) and we offer over 500 courses across our business, from NVQ qualifications to our award-winning Chef Academy.

A rare opportunity to join a small passionate team using the very best produce and equipment but allowing for a better work life balance. Generally shifts run from Mon-Fri 7-4pm with some evening work required for chef tables and dinners.

Working alongside and reporting to the Executive chef you will be tasked with ensuring the smooth day to day running of the kitchen and involved in the planning of the monthly changing seasonal menu. The menu is built around British seasonal produce using the best ingredients from small producers wherever possible and a real focus on reduced wastage using as much of the raw product as possible.

The roles would suit candidates with strong restaurant backgrounds and experience in a Michelin kitchen is preferable but not essential depending on the candidate. Our Executive Chef has spent the last 10 years working in some of the best restaurants in the country ensuring that staff are constantly learning and developing whilst also being allowed to bring their own ideas and dishes to the fore.

Competitive salary and the opportunity to join a well-established company dominating this sector of the hospitality industry. Plenty of scope for progression and growth through on the job training courses and visits to suppliers.

Sous Chef benefits:

• 28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke development training
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema

What would we like from our Sous Chefs?

• Display a real passion for food
• Previous experience within a demanding kitchen at the relevant level
• Team player with the ability to manage the team when Head Chef is absent
• Ability to manage costs, negotiate and build relationships with suppliers
• Compliant from both a Food Hygiene and Food Safety perspective
• Relevant qualifications

Sous Chef requirements:

• Assist the Head Chef in the kitchen operation
• Look at the development and planning of menus, including future food trends
• Develop new styles of service and concepts in the location
• Compile all food orders for your sections, ensuring food standards and cost are agreed with the Head Chef
• Ensure stock, deliveries and wastage are all checked and recorded in line with company and food standards

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. To be who you are without judgement, no matter who you are or where you're from. Where individuality is a strength and you can be proud to be you.

Ready to join us? Apply today!