Pastry Chef - London Area, United Kingdom - Smyth & Co

Description

Pastry Sous Chef – Private Members Club

Amazing opportunity for a talented Pastry Sous Chef to become part of the team of one of the most exclusive private members club in London, the place to be for politicians, royals and A-list alike.

For their hard work and commitment, the Pastry Sous Chef will be rewarded with:

• Best Pay in London + amazing benefits: paid breaks, meals on duty, discounts on days off dining at their restaurant and many more
• Work life balance: 7 shifts and 3 days off, 50 hours a week, Sundays off
• Fabulous team environment: friendly and supportive brigade
• Training and development – work under one of the best Head Chefs in London
• Brilliant, well equipped kitchen
• Opportunity to work in a variety of cuisines belonging to the Group
• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)

• In-house industry training

• Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action

• Discounted gym membership with world class gym

• Sponsored social events

• Monthly well-being days with our Chiropodist and Masseuse

• Private medical insurance

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Access to a company doctor

• Eyecare vouchers

• Recommend a friend bonus of £750

• Staff Accommodation (subject to availability)

The successful Pastry Sous Chef:

• Has relevant experience in a similar high end, quality food kitchen
• Will support the Head Chef in guiding and mentoring a young and passionate team of Chefs
• oversee the smooth running of the day-to-day operations in the pastry kitchen
• a great level of food product knowledge and an understanding of food preparation techniques
• Enjoys working efficiently in a high pressurised environment
• genuinely passionate about cooking and the Hospitality industry
• an exceptional attention to detail
• to further develop their career working alongside the best chefs in the industry
• a great work ethic

Can work actively with their Senior pastry Chefs in order to produce new innovative desserts.

To apply for this role, you must have worked in a high-quality kitchen to at least Junior Pastry Sous Chef level and be a confident communicator and natural leader.

Ideally you will have demonstrated you can stay in a position for at least two years and have a good sense of humor.