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Job Title: Pastry Sous Chef Location: Central Production Kitchen – EL&N Café - North Acton station - 7 min walk Harlsden Station - 10 min walk Park Royal Station - 15 min walk Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (based on experience) + performance bonus (KPI-based) Hours: 48 hours per week About Us: EL&N Café is renowned for its vibrant aesthetic, innovative desserts, and exceptional customer experience. Our Central Production Kitchen plays a key role in maintaining our high standards across all our locations, producing the artisanal pastries and desserts that have become a cornerstone of our brand. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join our growing team and contribute to our continued success. Job Overview: As Pastry Sous Chef, you will be the second-in-command in our Central Production Kitchen, supporting the Head Pastry Chef in managing production and leading the pastry team. You will oversee the daily production of high-quality desserts, pastries, and baked goods, ensuring consistency, creativity, and efficiency in all operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced pastry professional to take the next step in their career with a dynamic and innovative brand. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Head Pastry Chef in managing the Central Production Kitchen, ensuring efficient and smooth operations. • Oversee the production of a variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, and other baked goods, maintaining the highest quality standards. • Train, supervise, and mentor junior pastry chefs and kitchen staff. • Ensure consistency in product quality and presentation across all EL&N locations. • Help develop new, creative dessert offerings in line with EL&N’s brand and seasonal trends. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in accordance with health and safety standards. • Monitor stock levels, manage orders, and ensure cost-effective production. • Contribute to achieving KPI targets, ensuring performance and productivity align with business goals. Requirements: • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a commercial pastry kitchen. • Strong experience in producing high-quality desserts, cakes, and pastries at scale. • Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to train and develop junior staff. • Fluent English-speaking ability is essential. • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. • Passionate about innovation and creativity in pastry. Benefits: • Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000, depending on experience. • Performance-based bonus linked to achieving key performance indicators (KPIs). • Opportunity to work with a creative and dynamic team at one of the UK’s leading café brands. How to Apply: If you are an experienced pastry professional looking to take your career to the next level in a vibrant, creative environment, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re the perfect fit for the role. Join the EL&N team and help us continue to create the desserts that define our brand!
The Red Setter are on the search for an experienced, creative CDP with passion to join our thriving, food led business and family in Battersea! Delivering a diverse menu that showcases the best of British culinary craftsmanship, offering everything from indulgent brunches to start the day, expertly mixed cocktails to unwind in the evening, and sumptuous roasts every Sunday, ensuring a perfect end to the week. The Red Setter is a cornerstone of Battersea's vibrant Northcote Road. You Are: - An enthusiastic chef who is ready for a new challenge. - Have experience working with fresh ingredients and seasonal menus. - Focussed and able to show technical skill and attention to detail - A team player, everyone adds value to the kitchen and entire team - Confident, not arrogant - Clear in communication and can take direction to help you personally develop We Offer: - Average £16 p/h incl of tronc + Benefits - Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings - Creativity and flair along with a brand new kitchen - You love to cook so bring your ideas - 30% discount on the total bill at our Pubs, bars and restaurants - 10% off Gym membership - 30% off grooming and hair salons - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Access to your wages at anytime via Wagestream - Birthdays are important - take the day off on us - Good people know good people, refer a superstar and get paid up to £1000 per successful referral