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Pastry Sous Chef – Hertfordshire
£39,600 | 45 Hours Per Week | Permanent
We're looking for an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to join the culinary team at one of Hertfordshire's leading hospitality destinations.
Working alongside the Head Chef, you'll play a key role in producing exceptional desserts, artisan pastries and bakery items across a diverse operation that includes premium visitor dining, hospitality, retail food concepts and large-scale events.
The Role
- Lead and support the pastry kitchen to deliver consistently exceptional food.
- Develop seasonal desserts, pastries and bakery items.
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, quality and presentation.
- Manage stock, ordering, wastage and GP.
- Coach and develop the pastry team.
- Deputise for the Head Chef when required.
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What's on Offer
- £39,600 salary
- Permanent 45-hour contract
- Free on-site parking
- Staff meals while on duty
- Access to on-site gym facilities
- Company pension and life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance
- Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits
- Ongoing training and genuine career progression
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About You
You'll be an experienced Pastry Sous Chef or an ambitious Senior Pastry Chef de Partie with a passion for fresh food, creativity and delivering exceptional quality.
If you're looking to join a fast-paced, high-profile hospitality operation where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.
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