Junior Sous Chef - Pastry & Bakery

Job Brief

We are looking for a driven Junior Sous Chef to support pastry management and help run daily operations across the pastry and bakery section. You will assist the Sous Chef Pastry with staff supervision, scheduling, and quality control, and step in to lead the section during their absence. This role suits an experienced pastry chef ready to grow into a full pastry management position.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef Pastry in overseeing daily operations across the pastry and bakery section.
• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate Chef de Partie and junior pastry staff.
• Check pastry quality, presentation, and consistency across the section during service.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and cost management for the pastry section.
• Help enforce food safety, hygiene, and cleaning standards across the pastry section.
• Support recruitment, training, and performance feedback for pastry staff.
• Step in for the Sous Chef Pastry during their absence and support smooth daily service.
• Pastry or bakery diploma or degree required; further management or culinary training is a plus.
• At least 6 to 8 years of pastry or bakery experience, including time as a Senior Chef de Partie or similar role.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills; able to manage the pastry section under pressure.