Pastry Chef

Fenix Restaurants; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern dining establishment in Manchester is looking for a dedicated kitchen team member to help open a new restaurant. Responsibilities include managing a busy kitchen section, supporting your team, and delivering high-quality dishes. Ideal candidates will have a passion for culinary innovation and a desire to inspire junior team members. This role includes unique perks and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Health & Happiness sessions

Cycle to work scheme

Bespoke staff food menu

Mental health first aiders

Progression with bespoke development journeys

50% off food and drink

Wagestream access to earned wages

Employee of the month award

Monthly team building events

Annual celebration

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen section.
• Ability to execute desserts to an exceptional standard.
• Determined to deliver quality dishes and inspire the team.

Responsibilities

• Support your team during busy services to create positive energy.
• Work independently managing your section of the kitchen.
• Push culinary boundaries and learn new techniques.

Skills

Team support

Independent management

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Passion for culinary innovation

Knowledge sharing

Job description

Overview

Join our Tribe. Inspired by cycladic philosophies and modern Greek fusion cuisine, Fenix is a vibrant dining concept that will marry escapism with high-quality hospitality. This role is an incredible opportunity to open a brand new restaurant, to lead Fenix into becoming the restaurant to dine in Manchester and beyond. Escape to the islands of Greece with us, and take our guests on a dynamic adventure, from sunrise to moonlight. Fenix is a modern, luxury, and captivating restaurant brand that connects with guests by taking them on a unique customer journey. Leading the way in brand identity, over the past four years we have built an international following through our dramatic interiors, specialist cuisine, and young, fresh service style. This is an amazing opportunity to be a part of one of the UK's fastest-growing companies with an outstanding reputation and performance history. Permanently Unique awarded - Time Best Places to Work 2024.

Responsibilities

• Support your team during busy services to create positive energy and a productive environment.
• Work independently managing a demanding section of the kitchen.
• Ability to remain calm during pressurised services.
• Eye for detail with the ability to execute our desserts to the highest standard.
• Show determination to deliver the best product and demonstrate commitment and passion on every shift to inspire those around you.
• Demonstrate a desire to push culinary boundaries and learn new skills and techniques to deliver new and unique dishes.
• Willingness to share your knowledge with junior members of the team so they are continually learning and developing.

Why us

• Health & Happiness: Monthly sessions for the team including massages, yoga, pottery painting, and more.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Bespoke staff food menu designed by all our head chefs
• Mental health first aiders
• EAP scheme
• Progression: Bespoke development journeys for all our team; development academies to support progression and development.
• Extras: 50% off food and drink Monday to Thursday up to a table of 4 at any of our Tattu or Fenix restaurants.
• After reaching your 2nd Anniversary and each subsequent anniversary you will be welcomed to dine in any of our Tattu or Fenix restaurants
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Wagestream – access a share of your earned wages whenever you need it
• Employee of the month award
• Monthly team building events
• Annual celebration