Pastry Sous Chef

5 Hertford Street; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45k

33 days holiday

Birthday day off

Gym membership

Private medical & dental insurance

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Eyecare vouchers

In-house training

Social events

Refer a friend £1000

Online discounts

Meals on duty

English classes

Job summary

RB Holdings’ luxury private members’ club, 5 Hertford Street Club, seeks a Sous Pastry Chef to lead the pastry kitchens in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The role involves overseeing daily operations, supporting menu development, and managing stock, ordering, and cost control while mentoring the pastry team.

Offering a salary up to £45,000 per year, the position includes extensive benefits and 48-hour weeks with Sundays off.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry within a hospitality environment.
• Strong pastry knowledge and passion for quality food production.
• Able to lead and train a pastry team and maintain high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the pastry kitchen, ensuring exceptional quality and presentation.
• Support menu development and seasonal desserts with the Head Pastry Chef.
• Manage stock, ordering, production planning and cost control.
• Lead, train and develop the pastry team while upholding hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Leadership

Organisation

Team player

Job description

Sous Pastry Chef – 5 Hertford Street Club

RB Holdings is a growing hospitality group shaping some of the most distinctive private members’ clubs and food businesses in London and New York. Founded by Robin Birley, our businesses are built on discretion, craftsmanship, and deeply personal service - delivered by teams who take pride in doing things properly. Our London portfolio includes 5 Hertford Street, Oswald’s, and Birley Bakery and Chocolate Shop in Chelsea. In 2025, we expanded internationally with the opening of Maxime’s, alongside a new Birley Bakery in New York City. We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Sous Pastry Chef to join our luxury private members’ club, supporting the operations of our three pastry kitchens. This is an exciting opportunity for a pastry professional who excels in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional quality.

Why work with us a Sous Pastry Chef?

• Salary of up to £45,000.00 per annum
• 33 days holiday per year (incl bank holidays)
• Birthday day off
• Discounted gym membership & monthly well-being days with our Masseuse, Reflexologist, and Chiropodist
• Private medical & dental insurance with Bupa
• Workplace nursery scheme + Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare & specs vouchers
• In-house industry training
• Sponsored social events
• Recommend a friend bonus of £1000
• Online retail discounts
• Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty + free English classes

Working Hours

• 48 hours a week with shift starts from either 11:30am/3:30pm
• Sunday off

What You Will Do

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the pastry kitchen, ensuring exceptional quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Support menu development, seasonal creations, and innovative dessert offerings alongside the Head Pastry Chef.
• Manage stock, ordering, production planning, and cost control to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Lead, train, and develop the pastry team while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, health & safety, and compliance.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a similar pastry role within a hospitality environment
• Strong pastry knowledge and passion for quality food production
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work on own initiative
• A collaborative team player with the ability to follow direction and support operational excellence