Sous Pastry Chef

Searcys; London; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious culinary team as a Sous Pastry Chef at one of London's most iconic venues. This role offers the chance to showcase your creativity and attention to detail while crafting exquisite pastries for a high-end dining experience. You'll lead a talented team, ensuring exceptional quality and service in a dynamic environment. With a rich history in hospitality, this opportunity promises valuable insights and mentorship from seasoned professionals. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values your contributions and offers numerous perks, including generous leave and discounts. Become part of a legacy that celebrates culinary excellence.

Benefits

50% discount across Searcys venues

Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme

Up to 38 days annual leave

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Employee assistance program

Monthly Chef wellbeing and supplier trips

Chef whites and shoes provided

Meals provided on shift

Birthday off

Volunteer day off

Qualifications

• Creative and experienced pastry chef with a passion for crafting exceptional dishes.
• Experience in a 5-star hotel or Michelin star restaurant is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Pastry section within the kitchen.
• Support the Head Chef in managing daily service and mentoring junior staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Creativity in pastry design

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience in high-end culinary environments

Education

Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent

Job description

Searcys are looking for a Sous Pastry Chef to join the team at our most iconic venue, The Gherkin. The role will require someone that has a creative flair, is inspired by attention to detail, and is excited to deliver exquisite and flawless pastry for our restaurant, events, and Afternoon Tea menu.

Working as a Sous Pastry Chef for Searcys will require you to be an ambassador for this brand and deliver food that creates lasting memories. You will also be a creative and experienced pastry chef with a passion for crafting exceptional dishes.

The Gherkin is one of London's most iconic landmark restaurants and events spaces. Pair high-end design with vintage champagne and contemporary cooking, all while enjoying panoramic views of The City of London and beyond.

As a Sous Pastry Chef, you will benefit from the following:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance program and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Monthly Chef wellbeing and supplier trips
• Chef whites and shoes provided
• Opportunity to enrol into the WSH Group Chef Academy
• Meals are provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice
• A wide selection of Searcys Ibelong Events

As a Sous Pastry Chef, you will be required to work 5 days over 7 and 45 hours per week.

At The Gherkin, you will be required to be adaptable as the venue is diverse and at any time will have multiple events happening across a number of floors. You will be supporting the Head Chef to manage the day-to-day service, whilst leading and mentoring the junior team to deliver high-end events and exceptional quality food.

Salary: Up to £45,000 inclusive of Tronc

8 Months Contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Pastry section within the kitchen
• Monitor daily standards achieved and report any concerns to the Head Chef
• Liaise with the Operation Manager and in absence, the Deputy Operation Manager
• Ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, the COSHH regulations, etc. within the areas of responsibility
• Monitor that all staff present themselves correctly dressed for duty
• Ensure all services are ready for operation at the specified time, to the standard laid down in the Catering Policy Document
• Ensure that staffing levels reflect the peaks and troughs of business in operations and maximise the utilisation of staff within the areas
• Ensure that all sundry expenditure is within the agreed budget for the area
• Food purchasing
• Ensure all Searcy’s personnel procedures, including disciplinary, grievance, appraisal, and recruitment are followed at all times and in accordance with Investors in People standards
• Legal requirements
• Any other reasonable request of Senior Management
• Be very well organised and able to prioritise workload
• Work effectively under pressure
• Experience in working in a 5-star hotel or Michelin star restaurant is desirable
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

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.