Senior Pastry Chef

Shopify Inc.; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick pay

Staff lunches every shift

Free pastries & sourdough

Coffee on tap

Crocs on probation

Remedial massage at Core Health

Spa sessions at Halo Beauty Spa

Fitness, yoga & pilates

Friends & family discounts

Top-tier training opportunities

Job summary

Sourdough Sophia, a growing London bakery, is seeking a Senior Pastry Chef to lead daily pastry production and mentor the team. You’ll oversee viennoiserie, seasonal products, and production planning, while upholding strict hygiene and allergen standards.

This role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment. You will shape menus, maintain quality, and step into section leadership during peak times to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Strong artisan bakery or pastry production background.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a pastry kitchen.
• Deep understanding of dough, fermentation and baking.
• Calm, organised approach under pressure.
• Passionate about quality ingredients and consistent craft.
• Clear communicator who builds trust and a positive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pastry production and coordinate team workflow.
• Maintain consistency across viennoiserie and seasonal products.
• Train and mentor the team on technique and standards.
• Support production planning, ordering and stock control.
• Ensure hygiene, allergen and food safety compliance.
• Collaborate on menu development and operational improvements.
• Step confidently into section leadership during busy periods.

Skills

Bakery production

Leadership

Dough fermentation

Calm under pressure

Ingredient quality

Clear communication

Job description

WE'RE HIRING

Senior Pastry ChefLocation: London Salary: £17–£19 per hour, depending on experience Bakery: Sourdough Sophia Bermondsey

Sourdough Sophia began in a dining room during lockdown, when queues formed down the road for our micro bakery. With a Kickstarter and nearly 600 local backers, we opened our doors in 2020. Today we're a scaling independent bakery, and our priority is still people. Help us bake better, one buttery layer at a time, leading pastry production with calm precision.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead daily pastry production and coordinate team workflow
• Maintain consistency across viennoiserie and seasonal products
• Train and mentor the team on technique and standards
• Support production planning, ordering and stock control
• Ensure hygiene, allergen and food safety compliance
• Collaborate on menu development and operational improvements
• Step confidently into section leadership during busy periods

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Strong artisan bakery or pastry production background
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a pastry kitchen
• Deep understanding of dough, fermentation and baking
• Calm, organised approach under pressure
• Passionate about quality ingredients and consistent craft
• Clear communicator who builds trust and a positive culture

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

• Paid sick pay
• Staff lunches every working day
• Free pastries & sourdough every shift
• Coffee on tap all shift
• Crocs on probation completion
• Free remedial massage at Core Health
• Free spa sessions at Halo Beauty Spa
• Fitness, yoga & pilates at 3 Tribes
• 25% friends & family food discount
• 20% friends & family retail discount
• Top-tier training opportunities
• Learn from industry experts