Pastry Sous Chef

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an iconic restaurant as a Pastry Sous Chef and showcase your culinary skills in a fine dining environment. You'll be part of a team that prioritizes high-quality food, leadership, and creativity. This is your chance to work with a renowned brand and advance your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rate

Wage stream access

World-class training opportunities

50% staff discount on food and drink

30% discount for Friends & Family

Free mental health support

Amazing meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Chef in fine dining is essential.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pastry and classic cooking methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Pastry Chef in day-to-day operations.
• Ensure the highest standards of food preparation.
• Supervise and develop kitchen brigade.

Skills

Leadership

Passion for high quality food

Culinary knowledge

Innovation and creativity

Attention to detail

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to join the team at The Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay.

The Savoy Grill is an iconic restaurant in the heart of Theatreland with a menu that is inspired by classic British and French dishes of old and includes the theatre and excitement of table side service for a number of dishes.

As Pastry Sous Chef you will assist the Head Pastry Chef & Executive Chef manage the day-to-day operation supervising and developing the brigade.

You will ensure the highest standards of food preparation and delivery, as well as effective communication across all sections of the kitchen.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about delivering high quality, seasonal food
• The motivation and leadership skill to represent the Gordon Ramsay Brand and its world class hospitality standards
• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef within a premium high-volume quality restaurant, preferably within fine dining
• Comprehensive culinary knowledge - Pastry section essential
• A solid understanding of classic cooking methods and seasonality, as well as an ability to innovate and create when needed
• A keen eye for detail to ensure delivery of the standards and the highest levels of food quality at all times
• A strong personality, with confidence and enthusiasm to lead the team alongside the Executive Chef in the day to day running of the kitchen
• Have substantial previous experience working in a similar role within a fine dining environment
• Be able to effectively lead, manage, motivate and develop a team while enhancing their skill level

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Pay Rate
• Wage stream employer-Employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday
• Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally including WSET Accreditation Levels 1-3
• Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment
• A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants
• 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses for you and Friends & Family
• Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels
• 30% Discount on bookings for your Friends & Family in all UK Restaurants
• MYNDUP - you can get up to 2 hours a month free, anonymous mental health support & wellbeing, counselling or therapy
• 50% off Membership to CODE which includes unlimited access to industry offers across restaurants, bars and hotels
• Amazing family meals on duty

If you want to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant business - apply today!

At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense.

We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront.