Head Pastry Chef Monday - Friday

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At Vacherin we celebrate diversity and embrace individuality. We genuinely like the people we work with, and love coming together to reset , refresh and have fun. We empower our people through togetherness , we give them the chance to shine and unlock their potential, and they fuel our strength and growth.

Are you passionate about food ,drink and service ,want to be part of an award-winning hospitality team- and still make it home for dinner? We are looking for a Head Pastry Chef to join our team in London.

Location: London, SE12AF

Salary: £45,000 to £48,000 per annum

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7am to 3:30pm + 1 or 2 evenings until 8pm

About the role:

You will be responsible for the pastry kitchen and the development and delivery of every pastry dish across the site. That means plated desserts, event menus, high volume prep and quiet moments of joy. You will lead a great team and work closely with our Head Chef and Executive Chef to bring consistency, pace and energy to the pastry kitchen.

Key Responsibilities:
To develop and plan menus that are in line with client and customer needs
To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
Work effectively with all colleagues at the relevant site to ensure excellent customer service
Making outstanding quality food that is 'picture perfect' every time
Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standard
Supporting and developing a talented team of pastry chefs
Managing ordering, stock, planning and kitchen admin
Bringing ideas and creativity to new menus and guest experiences

What we are looking for:
A confident pastry chef with experience in restaurants, hotels or event venues
A team leader who can bring people together and set high standards
A creative approach that respects the classics and champions seasonality
Strong organisational skills and a steady presence in busy services
Someone who genuinely cares about hospitality and wants to make people feel looked after

What's in it for you?

Working with Vacherin has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion

Eye care

A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance

Family friendly support

Regular social events and communication with our leaders

A holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes and people awards

Long service awards

Access to some great high street discount vouchers

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Location:
Southwark
Job Type:
FullTime

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