Sous Pastry Chef – London, EC4A 4AU

Company: BaxterStorey

Key Details:

• Salary: Up to £43,000 + paid overtime
• Hours: Monday to Friday
• Location: Chancery Lane / Farringdon

Job Description:

Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of the pastry food offer and ensure the product is delivered to quality, consistency and presentation as directed by company standards and Head Chef. Take responsibility for the smooth and efficient running of Hospitality and Retail Pastry areas. Lead the safe supervision of all food production preparation, cooking and presentation, ensuring the reputation of food quality is always maintained. Support Head Chef and Culinary Lead in the drive of food innovation and concept development, marketing and implementation. Ensure that clients are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded. Oversee all food tastings, presentations and food samplings, guiding the pastry team in all new menu implementations. Assist in stock take as required. Ensure costings and menu planning are carried out in a timely fashion; control cost and work towards/exceeding budget and achieving financial targets/forecasts with constant monitoring of performance. Motivate and lead the wider team – lead by example. Ensure the whole team are knowledgeable and motivated in their roles and the business through effective induction, accurate job descriptions and on the job training. Ensure all H&S bases audits are passed in accordance with GS policy and act on any shortfalls. Ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements in Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislation and procedures by completing risk assessments to ensure all is adhered to such as allergen policies.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience working as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values.

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Birthday off.
• 3 volunteering days.
• 3 days grandparent leave.
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave.
• Secondary carer leave.
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities.
• Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels.
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available from Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
• Wellbeing hub.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycling to work scheme.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’. Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.