Pastry Chef: Seasonal Desserts & Pastry Lead

Soho House; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

Soho Friends Membership

50% Team discount on Food & Drink

Staff Room Rates

Health Cash Plan (up to 2 dependents)

Dental Plan (up to 2 dependents)

Birthday Day Off after 1 year

Staff Discount on Cowshed Soho Home (≤

Job summary

Soho House Manchester is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section, delivering exceptional desserts, baked goods, and sweet offerings that elevate the dining experience for our members and guests. Your main responsibility is to bring creativity, precision, and a strong technical background to ensure every item meets high standards of taste, texture, and appearance.

From fine patisserie to rustic breads and indulgent plated desserts, the Pastry Chef ensures the pastry offering is always

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in similar capacity.
• Passion for food, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive, proactive, and respectful attitude in a busy kitchen environment.
• Culinary qualification (NVQ Level 1 or 2) is a plus but not essential.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and holidays.
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the pastry section, ensuring smooth service and consistent quality.
• Prepare and produce a wide range of baked goods, desserts, and patisserie, from scratch and to a high standard.
• Develop new dessert and pastry menu items in collaboration with the Executive and Head Chef, aligning with seasonal themes and member preferences.
• Maintain excellent presentation and consistency in all pastry items served, whether plated, buffet-style, or takeaway.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs de Partie, helping to develop their technical skills and kitchen knowledge.
• Attending regular meetings with front and back of house teams to learn about any menu or service changes and specials alongside daily tastings.
• Assist in preparation of team meals as requested, considering dietary needs and variety.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards learning, improvement, and teamwork.
• Supporting with the deep cleaning of the entire kitchen before close.
• Wrapping unused items and storing them in proper area at the end of service.

Skills

2+ years exp

Attention to detail

Food safety basics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Culinary NVQ 1/2

Job description

Soho House Manchester is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section, delivering exceptional desserts, baked goods, and sweet offerings that elevate the dining experience for our members and guests. Your main responsibility is to bring creativity, precision, and a strong technical background to ensure every item meets high standards of taste, texture, and appearance.

From fine patisserie to rustic breads and indulgent plated desserts, the Pastry Chef ensures the pastry offering is always