We’re recruiting a Pastry Sous Chef to join a unique, award-winning food operation delivering high-quality pastry, bakery and dessert production for events, workplace catering and commercial orders.

This is a rare opportunity for a Pastry Sous Chef from a luxury catering, fine-dining or five-star hotel background who is passionate about exceptional food, structure and mentoring others.

The role is predominantly Monday to Friday, working 39 hours per week, offering genuine work–life balance!

The offer

• £35,000 to £42,000 per year
• 39 hours per week
• Predominantly Monday to Friday working pattern
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Chef whites provided with laundry service

The role

• Support the Head Pastry Chef in the day-to-day running of a busy pastry and bakery operation.
• Oversee the production of desserts and baked goods for events, workplace catering, online and corporate orders.
• Training and developing junior & budding pastry chefs.
• Maintain exceptional standards of quality, consistency and presentation across all pastry products.
• Manage food stocks, portion control, wastage, purchasing and weekly stock takes.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP and kitchen administration requirements.

The food

• High-quality pastry and bakery production at scale.
• Desserts and baked goods for luxury events, corporate catering and delivery.
• Seasonal, premium ingredients with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Detail-driven, professional and well-executed pastry.

The Pastry Sous Chef

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef within luxury catering, fine dining, five-star hotels or high-end restaurants.
• Strong classical pastry skills with a modern, creative approach.
• Excellent commitment and longevity within previous roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com