Senior Sous Chef - Central London

Company DescriptionLocation: Wigmore Hall7 day operation, Working 5 days out of 7, Providing freshly prepared seasonal food for a bar & restaurant in a concert hall.Salary: Up to £37K plus share of Tips £250 to £400 a month Benefits: 28 Days holiday including bank holidaysPlus your birthday off3 volunteering days3 days grandparent leave.24 week's enhanced maternity leave.Secondary career leave.Wedding/commitment day leave.Free meals on shift.Bespoke training and development opportunitiesApprenticeships opportunities for all experience levelsPension 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 Senior Sous Chef to join our team Job DescriptionSupport the Head Chef in all aspects of the kitchen, deputising in their absence.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.QualificationsProven 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 abilitiesWorks according to the BaxterStorey core valuesAdditional InformationFor 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 VISIONARYWe strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVEWe are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVEWe embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.FOREVER CONSCIOUSWe 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.Videos To Watchhttps://youtu.be/kSOvrmDYed0