Pastry Sous Chef
1 month ago
£45000–£50000 yearly
Full-time
London
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!
