Pastry Junior Sous Chef

Hawksmoor Wood Wharf; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Tronc paid for every hour

Free team meals

50% off food

Income protection

Volunteer days

Early wage access

Referral bonuses

Employee discounts

Welfare budget

Training and progression

Job summary

Hawksmoor is seeking a hands-on Junior Sous Chef – Pastry to lead and develop the pastry section, delivering high-quality desserts with precision and pride. You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, drive standards, and mentor Commis Chefs in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

You should be experienced in pastry leadership, calm under pressure, and passionate about baking, with a commitment to quality and teamwork. This role offers progression opportunities within Hawksmoor’s pastry team.

Qualifications

• Experienced as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef within pastry.
• Confident running a pastry section and leading a team during busy service.
• Passionate about baking, desserts and developing your technical skills.
• Organised, calm and able to make good decisions under pressure.
• Detail-focused, with a strong commitment to quality and consistency.
• A natural team player who enjoys supporting and developing others.
• Comfortable taking responsibility and leading by example.
• Keen to continue developing your career and progress within a professional kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the pastry section during prep and service.
• Prepare, cook and present desserts to Hawksmoor standards.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Organise and manage pastry mise en place, ensuring the section is fully prepared for service.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and food safety.
• Support, coach and develop Commis Chefs and Chef de Parties on the pastry section.
• Help coordinate the pastry team during busy services, keeping standards high and the kitchen organised.
• Monitor stock, wastage and ordering within the pastry section.
• Work closely with senior chefs to maintain consistency and continually improve the pastry offering.
• Lead by example, creating a positive and supportive working environment for the whole kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Pastry

Team management

Organisational skills

Decision making under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

Junior Sous Chef – Pastry

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with award-winning wines and cocktails. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.

As aJunior Sous Chef – Pastryat Hawksmoor, you’ll play a key role in leading the pastry section, supporting the Sous Chef and wider kitchen leadership team to deliver consistently high-quality desserts with precision and care. This is a hands-on role where leadership, organisation, attention to detail and pride in your craft are essential. You’ll help drive standards across the section while supporting and developing the chefs around you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee the pastry section during prep and service
• Prepare, cook and present desserts to Hawksmoor standards
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen
• Organise and manage pastry mise en place, ensuring the section is fully prepared for service
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and food safety
• Support, coach and develop Commis Chefs and Chef de Parties on the pastry section
• Help coordinate the pastry team during busy services, keeping standards high and the kitchen organised
• Monitor stock, wastage and ordering within the pastry section
• Work closely with senior chefs to maintain consistency and continually improve the pastry offering
• Lead by example, creating a positive and supportive working environment for the whole kitchen team

Who You Are

• Experienced as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef within pastry
• Confident running a pastry section and leading a team during busy service
• Passionate about baking, desserts and developing your technical skills
• Organised, calm and able to make good decisions under pressure
• Detail-focused, with a strong commitment to quality and consistency
• A natural team player who enjoys supporting and developing others
• Comfortable taking responsibility and leading by example
• Keen to continue developing your career and progress within a professional kitchen

Our Values

Welcome Everyone- We create warm, inclusive spaces where people feel genuinely welcome.

Work Hard and Be Nice to People- We set high standards and treat each other with kindness and respect.

Hit Hawksmoor Standards- We care deeply about quality and consistency every day.

Keep Evolving- We stay curious, open to feedback and always looking to improve.

Benefits

• Paid overtime on salaries
• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including holidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your loved ones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping and experiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks and support
• Full training and development with clear progression opportunities

We’re building a team that reflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyone and believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindness is key and high standards are met together.