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Evening Chef – Avonmouth
Company Description For almost 20 years, BaxterStorey has crafted exceptional hospitality experiences—delivering beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams for clients in offices, stadiums, cathedrals, universities, and beyond. We believe in nourishing talent, empowering our team, and fostering a culture where creativity and growth thrive.
Calling all culinary connoisseurs who are obsessed with food. If you have an insatiable passion for refining your craft and delivering dishes that delight customers, we’d love to meet you. At BaxterStorey, our mission is clear: to be a dynamic culinary partner for every client while offering kitchen professionals the opportunity to build rewarding careers and shape their legacy.
Join a company that elevates your skills and career. A better approach sits at the core of everything we do—learning, collaboration, and innovation are cornerstones of our culture.
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable Evening & Night Chef (Monday to Friday, 4:30pm – 1am) to join our culinary team. This is an exciting chance for a passionate chef to grow their career in a dynamic environment where food is celebrated, and talent is developed.
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract Hours Per Week: 40 Salary: Up to £32,500 per year
Benefits
We’re committed to supporting our team through exceptional perks:
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off annually
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 days’ grandparent leave
- 24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leave
- Secondary carer leave and wedding/commitment day leave
- Free meals on shift
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels
- Extended pension and life insurance schemes
- Discounts via Perkbox (including shopping, holidays, and cinema)
- A dedicated wellbeing hub and access to an employee assistance programme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
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Responsibilities
- Food Preparation
- Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and head chef standards while ensuring strict adherence to food safety regulations.
- Station Management
- Oversee production of dishes, maintain stock levels, and keep your assigned area clean and organised.
- Quality Control
- Consistently deliver dishes with high presentation and taste standards.
- Team Collaboration
- Foster a positive team environment; collaborate with colleagues and coach junior chefs for professional growth.
- Menu Development
- Work with the head chef to refine recipes, suggest innovations, and test new dishes.
- Cleaning & Maintenance
- Uphold kitchen cleanliness, organise workflows, and ensure equipment is well-maintained.
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Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience as a Commis Chef or equivalent role.
- Strong knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
- A solid understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
- Alignment with BaxterStorey’s core values (see below).
Our Values
At BaxterStorey, our culture is built on these principles:
- Always Visionary: We never settle—we push boundaries and lead the way.
- Wholeheartedly Positive: We inspire, motivate, and radiate passion in everything we do.
- Creatively Collaborative: Diversity fuels innovation, and teamwork drives progress.
- Forever Conscious: We prioritise environmental and community impact, leading by example.
About Us: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I)
We are an inclusive employer celebrating diversity in all forms—age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, background, and more. Our ambition? To be recognised as the most inclusive culture in hospitality.
"If you’re motivated, hungry to learn, or don’t meet every requirement but bring potential, we welcome your application." Growth starts here.
Ready to bring your unique perspective to our culinary team? Join the revolution.
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