Pastry Junior Sous Chef

Beaverbrook Culinary; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discounts on retail, gym memberships,

Job summary

Beaverbrook Culinary in Leatherhead is seeking a Junior Sous Chef – Pastry to join our Culinary Department and help produce exquisite pastries, desserts and sweet creations in a stylish, modern setting.

You will work with fresh ingredients, including produce from our gardens or local suppliers, and contribute to delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests through high standards and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar pastry role within a luxury hotel or restaurant.
• Genuine passion for pastry, baking and the culinary arts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Excellent time management to meet deadlines and production needs.
• Creative and organised with presentation in mind.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Desire to learn, develop and progress in pastry.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of pastries, desserts and sweet creations.
• Work with fresh ingredients, including garden/local produce, to ensure quality.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Pastry experience

Pastry passion

Attention to detail

Time management

Presentation

Teamwork

Career development

Job description

As part of our Culinary Department, you’ll be joining us as our Junior Sous Chef – Pastry, playing an important role within our kitchen team and supporting the production of exquisite pastries, desserts and sweet creations. Working in a stylish, modern environment, you’ll help deliver exceptional food and memorable experiences for our guests in a relaxed yet fast-paced setting.

With a passion for pastry and an eye for detail, you’ll have the opportunity to work with the finest fresh ingredients, many of which are sourced from our own gardens or local suppliers.

Who you are:

• Proven experience in a similar pastry role, ideally within a 5* luxury hotel or restaurant environment




• A genuine passion for pastry, baking and the culinary arts




• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to consistently high standards




• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines




• Creative, organised and responsible, with a keen eye for presentation




• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently




• A desire to learn, develop and progress your career within pastry.

Shift pattern:

This position will be working any 5 out of 7 days a week, working 45 hours per week.

Salary

Competitive Salary
Please note we are not accepting sponsorships for this role.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you build a long-term career with Beaverbrook.

As a member of our team, you can expect to receive:

• Competitive salary




• Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with the Hospitality Rewards App




• Personal development support




• A wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities




• Discounted rates on Food & Beverage




• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years




• Pension




• Life Insurance




• Sick Pay




• Long Service Awards




• Earn up to £600 through our Recommend a Friend scheme