Job Title: Pastry Chef - Open to both CDP and Demi
Location: Borough Market
Job Type: Full-Time, 7am-4pm 5 days a week
Salary: £17.11 per hour
Start Date: As soon as possible
What we offer:
- Referral scheme – up to £700 each new employee you refer (T&C’s apply)
- Supplier trips to visit our supply chain and see the wonderful farms our food comes from, and the vineyards our wine is from.
- Extra holiday day on your birthday after 2 years of service
- £150 voucher to dine at Café/Maison François after each completed year of service
- Staff discount 35% of the total bill (after probation period)
- Counselling services and 24 hour in moment support
- Family Care, support with childcare, eldercare and pet care
- Access to the GP Surgery Web App 24/7, 365 days
- Legal assistance helpline
- Summer and winter staff party with fine drinks, food, games and lots of FUN!
- Employee of Month - £50 voucher
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and present a wide range of desserts, pastries, breads, and plated sweets.
- Maintain consistency and quality in all pastry items.
- Ensure efficient organisation and cleanliness of the pastry section.
- Support training and mentoring of junior pastry staff.
- Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory control.
- Adhere to all health, hygiene, and safety standards.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef ready to step up.
- Excellent knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and presentation.
- Passion for creativity and innovation in pastry.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen.
- A team player with a positive attitude and strong communication skills.
- Culinary or pastry qualification preferred.
Who we are:
Maison Francois and Cafe Francois are sister restaurants situated in St James and Borough Market.
Our Pastry Kitchen situation in Borough Market is state of the art, which serves both sites. From fresh Pastries, bread and are fantastic desserts all being produced.
We have some exiting plans for our pastry kitchen and we always want to elevate and be the best we can possibly be.
**You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered **
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £17.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
