Pastry Sous Chef

Maison Estelle; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Pastry Sous Chef to lead their pastry department in a prestigious members' club. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality and presentation, and mentoring a passionate team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-end dining and a flair for creativity in pastry. Join a vibrant culinary environment where your contributions will be valued and celebrated, and enjoy a range of perks that prioritize your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Biannual company socials

Exclusive staff rates

Birthday day off

Stocked colleague spaces

Fresh meals on shift

Pension and health cash plan

30 days holiday

Colleague Forums

Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in high-end dining or 5* hotel.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and mentor a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bakery operations and maintain food quality.
• Lead and mentor the pastry team while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity in Pastry

Food Quality Standards

Team Mentoring

Menu Development

Food Safety Regulations

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Pastry Certification

Tools

Baking Equipment

Kitchen Management Software

Job description

Who are we?

Maison Estelle is a private members’ club set in a Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse on Grafton Street, Mayfair. A ‘hosted home’, bringing people together that have plenty to say and nothing to prove. A new school club (no rules), with old school values of personalised service and discretion.

As a Pastry Sous Chef, your primary function is to provide leadership, management, and oversee kitchen operations at Maison Estelle. You will support the Head Pastry Chef in ensuring the smooth operational running of the kitchen, maintaining the highest culinary standards, and delivering an exceptional dining experience for our members. You should uphold the highest standards of quality, consistency, and efficiency in line with Maison Estelle’s expectations.

As Pastry Sous Chef, you’ll:

1. Oversee the daily operations of the bakery and pastry department, upholding the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service.
2. Lead and inspire the team by living the core values of Maison Estelle, creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing kitchen environment.
3. Play a key part in developing and implementing performance standards, SOPs, and culinary control procedures to ensure smooth operations, efficiency, and full compliance with food safety regulations.
4. Play a central role in menu development and culinary innovation, contributing fresh ideas and techniques that align with Maison Estelle’s food vision and brand identity.
5. Provide hands-on leadership, mentoring, and training to support the development and growth of the pastry team, nurturing talent and encouraging excellence.
6. Collaborate with other departments on events, activations, and seasonal offerings to enhance the overall member and guest experience.
7. Ensure strong interdepartmental communication and stakeholder support to guarantee seamless coordination across the business.

Who we are looking for:

• A passionate and creative pastry chef with a love for exceptional food and hospitality.
• Experienced within a 5* hotel, members club or high-end dining environment for 3+ years.
• A natural leader who can inspire, train, and mentor a team.
• Organised, detail-focused, and committed to maintaining the highest standards.
• Dedicated to delivering world-class dining experiences.

What’s in it for you?

At Maison Estelle, we prioritise your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates and biannual socials. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces and staff food. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

We want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging across both Estelle Manor and Maison Estelle. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
• Birthday day off.
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and locally sourced coffee.
• Seasonal, daily stocked fridges with freshly prepared meals while on shift.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 30 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.