At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our pastry team and help create stunning desserts and pastries.
- Company: Maison Francois, a vibrant restaurant with a passion for quality.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, referral bonuses, staff discounts, and fun parties.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Elevate your pastry skills in a state-of-the-art kitchen and make delicious creations.
- Qualifications: Experience in a pastry kitchen and a love for creativity and detail.
The predicted salary is between 19.01 - 19.01 £ per hour.
Location: Cafe Francois, Borough Market
Salary: £19.01 per hour
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: 7am-4pm, 5 days a week, 45 Hour contract. Paid overtime.
We are looking for a talented and motivated Junior Sous Pastry Chef to join our pastry team. Working closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Pastry Chef, you will help lead the day-to-day pastry operation, ensuring consistently high standards of quality, presentation, hygiene, and organisation.
What we offer:
- Referral scheme up to £700 each new employee you refer (T&Cs apply)
- Supplier trips to visit our supply chain and see the wonderful farms our food comes from, and the vineyards our wine is from.
- Extra holiday day on your birthday after 2 years of service
- £150 voucher to dine at Café/Maison Francois after each completed year of service
- Staff discount 35% of the total bill (after probation period)
- Counselling services and 24 hour in moment support
- Family Care, support with childcare, eldercare and pet care
- Access to the GP Surgery Web App 24/7, 365 days
- Legal assistance helpline
- Summer and winter staff party with fine drinks, food, games and lots of FUN!
- Employee of Month - £50 voucher
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has professional pastry kitchen experience, ideally at Junior Sous level.
- Has a genuine passion for pastry and a strong eye for detail.
- Demonstrates excellent technical pastry skills and a creative approach.
- Is organised, reliable, and able to work effectively under pressure.
- Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards.
Who we are:
Maison Francois and Cafe Francois are sister restaurants situated in St James and Borough Market. Our Pastry Kitchen situated in Borough Market is state of the art, which serves both sites. From fresh pastries, bread and fantastic desserts all being produced. We have some exciting plans for our pastry kitchen and we always want to elevate and be the best we can possibly be.
Pastry Junior Sous Chef employer: 34 St James Ltd. T/A Maison Franois
At Cafe Francois, located in the vibrant Borough Market, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values creativity and teamwork. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through unique opportunities like supplier trips and employee recognition programs, ensuring that every member of our pastry team feels valued and inspired. With competitive pay, generous benefits, and a commitment to maintaining high standards, we offer a rewarding environment for passionate pastry chefs looking to elevate their careers.
Contact Details:
34 St James Ltd. T/A Maison Franois Recruitment Team
