Pastry Sous Chef – Premium Restaurant
The Queen's, Belbroughton, Worcestershire
Full Time | 45 hours per week
Be part of something exceptional from the very beginning.
The Queen's is preparing to reopen following an extensive refurbishment and significant investment, with an ambition to become one of Worcestershire's leading independent dining destinations.
Working alongside an accomplished Head Chef and an ambitious new kitchen team, we're looking for an experienced and creative Pastry Sous Chef to take responsibility for our pastry section and help establish the exceptional standards we want The Queen's to become known for.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented pastry professional who takes genuine pride in their craft and wants to play an important part in the development of a new restaurant.
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the pastry section, producing beautifully presented desserts and pastries to consistently high standards, whilst also contributing creativity and ideas to the development of our menus.
Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll have the opportunity to help shape our pastry offering from the outset and be part of a kitchen with serious ambitions for quality and future industry recognition.
What We're Looking For
We're particularly interested in someone with proven experience within a high-end restaurant, luxury hotel, fine-dining or similarly premium kitchen environment.
You'll bring:
- Excellent pastry skills and knowledge of modern pastry techniques
- A genuine passion for creating exceptional desserts and pastries
- Creativity and confidence in contributing to menu development
- An exceptional eye for presentation and attention to detail
- Experience managing a busy pastry section and delivering consistently during service
- A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality standards
- The ability to manage stock and minimise waste whilst maintaining the highest ingredient standards
- A collaborative approach and willingness to support, mentor and develop other members of the kitchen team
- The resilience, organisation and professionalism required within a high-performing kitchen
Experience within an AA Rosette, Michelin Guide, five-star hotel or fine-dining environment would be particularly welcomed.
A relevant culinary qualification and Food Safety training would also be advantageous.
The Opportunity
You'll be joining The Queen's at an exciting point in its journey and will have the opportunity to help establish our standards from day one.
This isn't simply an opportunity to inherit an existing pastry section. It's a chance to help create one.
If you're passionate about pastry, ambitious about your craft and excited by the opportunity to be part of a restaurant with high aspirations, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: The Queen's, Belbroughton, Worcestershire
Position: Pastry Sous Chef – Full Time
Hours: 45 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, including evenings and weekends
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
