Pastry Sous Chef: Lead a Luxury Mayfair Kitchen

Ennismore International Management Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Maison Estelle in Mayfair is seeking an inspiring Junior Sous Chef to join our pastry team. You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in day-to-day pastry kitchen operations, ensuring all dishes meet our exacting standards.

You will lead the kitchen brigade, train staff on food handling, health and safety, and work with suppliers on stock and menu ideas to deliver exceptional plating and presentation across luxury outlets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Junior Sous Chef in a luxury or lifestyle multi-outlet operation.
• Inspiring leader able to run culinary teams and departments.
• Experience with purchasing, health and safety and payroll and rota systems.
• Keeps up-to-date with current pastry trends and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef in day-to-day operational management of the pastry kitchen.
• Communicating procedures and presentation standards, ensuring portion sizes and high quality.
• Training kitchen staff on proper food handling, maintenance and safety.
• Managing the kitchen brigade and leading a team of chefs in cooking and preparing meals.
• Ensuring presentation and cleanliness standards across kitchen and back of house areas.
• Managing inventory and stock recording; assisting with supplier relations.
• Assisting with creation, development and testing of innovative menu ideas.
• Ensuring all dishes are prepared to the highest standard with care in presentation.

Job description

Maison Estelle in Mayfair is seeking an inspiring Junior Sous Chef to join our pastry team. You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in day-to-day pastry kitchen operations, ensuring all dishes meet our exacting standards.

You will lead the kitchen brigade, train staff on food handling, health and safety, and work with suppliers on stock and menu ideas to deliver exceptional plating and presentation across luxury outlets.