Pastry Sous Chef - Lead Desserts & Menus

Hamilton Mayday; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford is looking for a Junior Pastry Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and ensure high standards in food preparation, particularly desserts. The right candidate should have experience in supervising catering or kitchen operations, strong culinary and communication skills, and a willingness to learn. This role offers membership in the staff benefits program, 38 days of paid holiday, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

38 days' paid holiday

Access to world-class facilities

Training programmes and courses

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising catering or kitchen operations.
• Ability to design menus for daily catering and special events.
• Strong communication skills for professional engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure high food standards.
• Lead by example to motivate and inspire the kitchen team.
• Demonstrate high levels of skill in food preparation and presentation.

Skills

Culinary skills

Menu design

Communication

Pastry and cake-making skills

Job description

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford is looking for a Junior Pastry Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and ensure high standards in food preparation, particularly desserts. The right candidate should have experience in supervising catering or kitchen operations, strong culinary and communication skills, and a willingness to learn. This role offers membership in the staff benefits program, 38 days of paid holiday, and opportunities for professional development.