Pastry Chef - Soho House Manchester

Soho House & Co.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; 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 (dependents)

Dental Plan (dependents)

Birthday Day Off after 1 year

Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

2 days paid for Soho Impact charity

Free Counselling Sessions

Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes

Continuous training

Team Events

Job summary

Soho House & Co. is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section, delivering exceptional desserts, baked goods, and sweet offerings for members and guests.

You will bring creativity, precision, and strong technical background to ensure items meet high standards of taste, texture, and appearance. The role involves developing new dessert and pastry items with the Executive and Head Chef, maintaining presentation, and mentoring junior chefs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in similar capacity.
• Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices.
• Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 1 or 2) is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 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

Pastry experience

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 1/2 (plus)

Job description

The Role…

At Soho House, a Pastry Chef leads the pastry section and delivering exceptional desserts, baked goods, and other sweet offerings that elevate the overall dining experience for our members and guests.

Your main responsibility is to bring creativity, precision, and a strong technical background to the role, ensuring that every item meets our 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 seasonal, refined, and aligned with the club’s culinary philosophy.

What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• Soho Friends Membership
• 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rates
• Health Cash Plan (option to up to 2 additional dependents)
• Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents)
• Birthday Day Off after 1 years' continuous service
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career

Key duties…

• Lead the 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.

What we are looking for...

A successful Pastry Chef for Soho House will ideally have up to 2 years’ experience in a busy high-profile venue and a natural flair for first class service. You’ll be reliable, friendly and happy to be a key part of the team that strives for success.

• 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 (e.g., NVQ Level 1 or 2) is a plus but not essential.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously

The salary range for this role if filled within the UK is listed below. The range for the position in different geographies may vary based on market differences.

Pay Range

£17.50 — £17.50 GBP