Pastry Sous Chef: Creative Desserts in High-Volume Kitchen

Aramark; Abbots Langley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

On-site gym

Tickets/merch discounts

Shuttle bus to Watford Junction

Employee benefits app

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join the team at Warner Bros Leavesden. You will assist the Head Chef in menus, oversee food prep, ensure safety standards, manage inventory, and lead the kitchen during events and tours.

Ideal candidates have proven sous chef experience in high-volume settings, strong culinary skills, and the ability to develop teams while maintaining GP targets and high-quality presentations.

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 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.

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 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.

Skills

Sous chef experience

Culinary skills

Recipe development

Leadership skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Team management

Time management

Flexible hours

NVQ Level 2

Harry Potter fan

Client-facing experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join the team at Warner Bros Leavesden. You will assist the Head Chef in menus, oversee food prep, ensure safety standards, manage inventory, and lead the kitchen during events and tours.

Ideal candidates have proven sous chef experience in high-volume settings, strong culinary skills, and the ability to develop teams while maintaining GP targets and high-quality presentations.