Pastry sous chef

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Pastry Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves overseeing the pastry section's daily operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality and presentation in a bustling kitchen environment. You will inspire a diverse team, fostering collaboration and developing talent while being accountable for daily targets and ingredient quality. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive culture, this opportunity offers a chance to grow in a renowned hospitality group that values its people and promotes from within.

Benefits

Generous discount on food and drinks

Team-led incentive earning up to £100 in vouchers

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Access to mental health counselling

Advance access to earned wages via Wagestream

Unique training calendar with masterclasses

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen at a senior pastry chef level is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the pastry section ensuring quality.
• Lead and inspire a diverse team while fostering collaboration.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Acumen

Education

Experience at Senior Pastry Chef Level

Job description

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Inspired by the great boulevard cafés of Paris, Colbert is an informal neighbourhood restaurant on Sloane Square.

At The Wolseley Hospitality Group, we create Places where People feel they Belong.

Why work with us as a Pastry Sous Chef?

• Enjoy a generous discount across our restaurants on food and drinks.
• Rewarding Excellence - a team-led incentive, earning up to £100 in high street vouchers.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave to support working families.
• Group-wide access to mental health counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Advance access to earned wages via Wagestream.
• A unique and varied training calendar including supplier trips, masterclasses and visits.

We promote from within, empowering individuals from all backgrounds to become the leaders of tomorrow. Our diverse team reflects the inclusive culture.

The role of Pastry Sous Chef is to provide key operational contribution to the management team while ensuring that excellent quality and superb product quality are guaranteed all the time.

Service excellence. Oversee the pastry section day-to-day operations:

• Ensure the highest standards of quality and presentation of our classic European patisserie.
• Cook and contribute towards seasonal menu changes and weekly specials.
• Inspire a culture of hospitality, collaborating with the team of pastry chefs to meet guests’ expectations.

People focus. Lead and inspire a diverse team:

• Foster genuine connections and collaboration across all departments.
• Develop the team to enhance skillset and capabilities.
• Identify, recruit and train new talent.

Sense of responsibility and ownership.

• Be accountable for daily targets, ordering, stock and cost control.
• Ensure adherence to all FS and HS legislation.
• Guarantee quality and freshness of the ingredients.

As Pastry Sous Chef, you’ll bring:

• Experience at a senior pastry chef level within a similar busy kitchen.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities and abilities to communicate effectively in the spirit of company values.
• A solid financial acumen.

The Wolseley Hospitality Group portfolio of restaurants comprises of The Wolseley on Piccadilly, The Delaunay in Aldwych, Brasserie Zédel in Soho, Colbert in Chelsea, Fischer's in Marylebone, Soutine in St John's Wood, Bellanger in Islington, Manzi's in Soho and The Wolseley City in Monument.