Sous Chef - Fine dining

Sous Chef City of London Monday to Friday Up to £45,000 (dependent on experience) plus overtime at 1.25. Benefits 28 days holiday including bank holidays Birthday off 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave Secondary carer leave Wedding/commitment day leave Free meals on shift Bespoke training and development opportunities Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels Pension and life insurance Discounts available via Perkbox app Wellbeing hub Employee assistance programme Cycle to work scheme Volunteering days Grandparent leave days Job Description Food Preparation: prepare and cook dishes according to 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, ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures. Quality Control: maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste are considered at all times. Team Collaboration: communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and assist or support colleagues where necessary; coach 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 the designated area, ensuring equipment is in good working order. Qualifications Proven experience working as a commis chef or in a 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. Alignment with BaxterStorey's core values. Company BaxterStorey provides culinary experiences across a range of venues, and offers a supportive environment for career growth. Inclusive Employer Statement 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 aims for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society. #J-18808-Ljbffr