Pastry Sous Chef

Aramark; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Free on-site parking

Free shuttle to Watford junction

On-site gym

Free tickets for nearest & dearest

30% off merchandise

Employee Benefits app access

Job summary

Aramark is recruiting a Pastry Sous Chef for Warner Bros Leavesden Studio Tour. You will assist the Head Chef with menu development, oversee pastry production and ensure top-quality presentation and consistency across high-volume service.

You’ll manage stock, health and safety compliance, and lead a kitchen team across events, hospitality, and tours, with flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a sous chef or senior chef de partie in a high-volume al a carte restaurant environment.
• Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of current food trends.
• Experience in food preparation and recipe development.
• Strong leadership and management skills with ability to motivate a team.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in developing menus and creating innovative dishes that are visually appealing and delicious.
• Oversee food preparation, presentation, and delivery to ensure high-quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards and complete documentation.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, and manage stock control to meet GP targets.
• Lead a team across The Studio Tour, Hospitality and Events.
• Coach, develop and motivate the team to meet targets and development needs.
• Set an example with strong work ethic and excellence in kitchen operations.
• Step in to oversee kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence.

Skills

Sous chef experience

Leadership

Food safety

Recipe development

High-volume service

Education

NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery

Job description

Location: Harry Potter Studio Tour, Warner Drive, WD25 7LP

Hours:Permanent,45 hours/week, Monday to Sunday

At Aramark, our mission is to enrich and nourish lives. Every day, we deliver an impact wherever people work, learn, recover and play. And we need talented, energetic, passionate people to help us do it. We are currently recruiting for a Pastry Sous Chef to join our team working at Warner Bros, Leavesden.

• Uniform provided, free on-site parking, free shuttle bus to Watford junction, on site gym, free nearest & dearest tickets, 30% off merch and many more!
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)
• Company benefits: life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more)
• Career development: we love to promote from within and offer apprenticeships and training to help you grow.

What you’lldo:

• Assist the Head Chef in developing menus and creating innovative dishes that are visually appealing and delicious.
• Oversee food preparation, presentation, and delivery to ensure consistent high-quality standards are always maintained.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, completing all necessary documentation to ensure adherence to regulations and company policies.
• Monitor food inventory levels and complete food orders where required to ensure efficient kitchen operations, including Stock control/counts, rotation, wastage control, and that GP targets are met.
• Be able to lead a team in all aspects of The Studio Tour, Hospitality and Events
• Be able to lead, coach, develop and motivate the team to achieve our targets and that their professional development needs are met.
• Act as a role model for the kitchen team, leading by example and demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• Step in to oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a sous chef or senior chef de partie in a high-volume al a carte restaurant environment.
• Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of current food trends.
• Experience in food preparation and recipe development.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with staff and the client.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in managing and developing large teams.
• Excellent time management, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Level 2 NVQ diploma in professional cookery.
• Harry Potter fan
• Previous exp working with a client.

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proudDisability ConfidentandForces Friendlyemployer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team –[e-mail]

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.