Sous Pastry Chef

Searcys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount across Searcys venues

Enrolment into the Searcys pension

Up to 38 days annual leave (dependent)

Access to everyday discounts and comms

Employee assistance programme

Meals provided on shift when working

Culinary development programme

Cycle to work scheme

Chef whites and shoes provided

Your birthday off

A day off to volunteer

Job summary

Searcys at The British Academy is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join our kitchen brigade in London. Create exceptional desserts, pastries, breads and sweet treats while helping deliver outstanding culinary experiences for clients and guests.

Based in the main kitchen, you will work alongside the wider brigade and support the senior culinary team across the operation. Previous experience within a high-quality pastry environment is essential, with a passion for creativity and attention to

Qualifications

• Pastry experience required.
• Takes the initiative and works proactively.
• Demonstrates a high level of organisation and attention to detail.
• Willing to work hours and meeting the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food and service.
• Produce food preparation across the operation, including functions and events.
• Support training and development of junior chefs and maintain a professional kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with the team to plan and deliver food requirements across all areas of the business.
• Ensure smooth daily kitchen operations and consistent delivery of the menu.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.

Skills

Pastry Experience

Takes the initiative

Supportive / Team player

Demonstrate high level of organisation

Willing to work hours and needs of the

Job description

Searcys at The British Academy are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to join our talented kitchen brigade. As a Pastry Chef, you will have the opportunity to create exceptional desserts, pastries, breads and sweet treats while helping deliver outstanding culinary experiences for our clients and guests.

You will be based in the main kitchen, working alongside the wider brigade and supporting the senior culinary team across the operation. Previous experience within a high-quality pastry environment is essential, with a passion for creativity, attention to detail and producing consistently excellent products.

The British Academy for the Promotion of Historical, Philosophical and Philological Studies is the United Kingdom's national academy for the humanities and social sciences. It was established in 1902 and received its Royal Charter in the same year.

As a Pastry Chef you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Culinary development programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Chef whites and shoes provided
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time, 45 hours per week
Salary:up to £45,000 per annum, dependant on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food and service.
• Producefood preparation across the operation, including functions and events in different areas of the business.
• Support the training, development and supervision of junior chefs, helping to maintain a positive and professional kitchen environment.
• Work closely with key members of the team to plan and deliver food requirements across all areas of the business.
• Ensure the smooth running of daily kitchen operations and the consistent delivery of the agreed menu offering.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency in line with expectations set by the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• Pastry Experience
• Takes the initiative
• Supportive / Team player
• Demonstrate high level of organisation.
• To be willing to work the hours and the needs of the business

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk