Sous Pastry Chef

WSH Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount across Searcys venues

Searcys pension scheme

Up to 38 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Searcys Champagne School enrollment

Meals provided on shift

Annual celebration event

Culinary development programme

Cycle to work scheme

Chef incentive days

Chef whites and shoes provided

Your birthday off

Volunteer day

Job summary

Searcys at The British Academy is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to craft exceptional desserts, pastries, breads and sweets for prestigious events and daily service in London. You will join a skilled kitchen brigade, support senior culinary leadership and contribute to a range of functions across the operation.

The role requires passion for creativity, attention to detail and consistent product quality. Competitive salary up to £45,000 with industry-leading benefits and 45-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Pastry experience in a high-quality pastry environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Team player with supportive attitude.
• Willingness to work hours aligned to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations and maintain high standards of food and service.
• Prepare pastries, desserts, breads and other sweet items across the operation.
• Assist in training and supervising junior chefs to maintain a positive kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with team to plan and deliver food requirements across all areas of the business.
• Ensure smooth daily kitchen operations and consistency of the menu offering.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Pastry experience

Excellent communication

Initiative

Time management

Organisational skills

Team player

Record keeping

Flexibility

Job description

Company 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
• - Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• - Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• - Annual celebration event
• - Culinary development programme
• - Cycle to work scheme
• - Chef incentive days
• - 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

• - Excellent communication skills
• - Pastry Experience
• - Takes the initiative
• - Excellent time management
• - Supportive / Team player
• - Demonstrate high level of organisation.
• - Excellent record keeping.
• - 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