Pastry Sous Chef KUDU 7 (Marylebone)

KUDU; Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day week

Career growth

Discretionary service charge

Job summary

Kudu 7 (Marylebone) Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join our award-winning, family-run restaurant. You will lead pastry operations, craft seasonal desserts, and ensure high standards of quality and consistency in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires at least 3 years of pastry senior experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays. The offer includes a starting salary of £40k–£45k with discretionary service charge and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of pastry sous chef/senior pastry CDP experience in a busy restaurant.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Compliance with Licensing, Health & Safety, Food Handling and Fire regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a fully equipped pastry team with knowledge of the menu.
• Understand pastry cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Maintain excellent kitchen and staff management.
• Coordinate inventory and supplier communications.
• Deliver excellent and memorable guest experiences.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Job description

Pastry Sous Chef - Kudu 7 (Marylebone)

Kudu is a family-run restaurant founded by husband and wife duo Amy & Patrick in 2017. Our South African roots inspire our food and the menus are shaped by the seasons. Our goal is to foster a culture of genuine hospitality, culinary excellence, entrepreneurial spirit and core family values. Awarded aMichelin Bib Gourmandin 2019 & voted as number 64of theTop 100 Resturants in the UK,we pride ourselves on friendly, intimate service with a keen attention to quality and detail.

The menu is shaped by the seasons and showcases open fire cooking, in-house butchery, dry aged meats, house pickles and ferments. There is an open theatre kitchen & Grill, separate prep kitchen, counter dining and a cocktail bar.

The Head Chef/owner has a very craft-led approach to food. Everything is prepared in-house from scratch with excellent attention to detail. The team is young, focused and work hard. This kitchen is always busy.

Key Responsibilites and requirements

• Ensure a fully equipped team regarding compliance and is well knowledgeable aboutthe menu.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
• Ensure a smooth flow of inventory and coordinate with Suppliers.
• A minimum of 3 years of previous experience as a Pastry Sous Chef/Senior Pastry CDP within a busy restaurant environment.
• Consistently deliver excellent and an amazing experience for our guests.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

A successful candidate should also have a thorough knowledge of and adherence to the law regarding the following company regulations:

• Licensing Laws
• Health And Safety Regulations
• Food Handling and Hygiene Regulations
• Fire Regulations and Procedures
• First Aid Procedures

What We Offer

• A starting salary of £40k-45kper annum, including discretionaryservice charge and a furtherdiscretionary excess tronc estimated at about £3-5k per annum.
• The opportunity to grow within a respected and ambitious restaurant group
• A collaborative and supportive leadership culture
• The chance to shape and influence a premium dining experience
• 4 day week