Junior Sous Chef

Harvey Nichols; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned establishment seeks a Junior Sous Chef Pastry to contribute to its culinary team, enhancing customer experiences with high-quality pastry creations. The role offers development opportunities and numerous employee benefits, making it ideal for passionate individuals looking to thrive in a vibrant, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Up to 40% off fashion

30% off beauty products

Clothing allowance

Competitive service charge (TRONC)

Paid overtime

Charity days

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a 5-star environment is preferred.
• Knowledge and passion for luxury food and pastry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide great food while ensuring team skills are followed.
• Support daily delegation of duties and maximize sales with informed recommendations.
• Maintain hygiene, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Creativity

Education

Professional pastry qualification

Job description

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Do you love being creative with pastry?
Do you always find yourself thinking about recipes?
Do you keep up to date with things in the sweet confectionary world?

If YES! We may have the job for you…

With three amazing venues situated on the eighth floor or one of the most iconic landmarks in London, OXO is searching for a new Junior Sous Chef Pastry to join its thriving restaurants on the Southbank. Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, OXO has a place for you.

As the new Junior Sous Chef Pastry, you will work 40 hours a week in our OXO pastry department.

How we reward your hard work…

Being part of Harvey Nichols, we champion career development and are passionate about our people. We will do all we can to support your journey and career path with us. Alongside this you will have access to a world of amazing benefits such as;

• Up to 40% off fashion
• Up to 40% off hospitality, foodmarket and hampers
• 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits
• Clothing allowance
• Competitive service charge (TRONC)
• Paid overtime

You will also have access to charity days, a season ticket/bike loan; learning and development opportunities; to our Employee Assistance Program - Retail Trust and recognition schemes and the opportunity to join one of our Employee groups – Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability. These are just some of the reasons people join and stay!

About the role…

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be helping prepare beverage for our customers and make their eating experience with us a memorable 5* experience. You will:

• Provide ideas and prepare great food not only for our customers but ensure the team members are also following those skills.
• To support daily delegation of duties.
• To maximise sales by being able to make informed recommendations and suggestions to head chef.
• To support the smooth running of a section
• Work closely with your team and celebrate fabulousness wherever you see it
• Make sure everything is squeaky clean in your area by maintaining a high standard of hygiene, health and safety

Is this you?

We are looking for individuals who embrace diversity, love a challenge, are passionate about luxury retail and food and are looking for something uniquely different.

• Have you done something like this before in a 5* environment?
• Do you have a professional pastry qualification?
• Do you have a great knowledge and passion for all things food?
• Are you great at talking to people?

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Where do I sign?

If you are already thinking of what you will wear on your first day (no we don’t have uniforms) and this role catches your eye, hit the “apply” button below to kick-start your journey with us.