Pastry Junior Sous Chef

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with award-winning wines and cocktails.

We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.

As a Junior Sous Chef – Pastry at Hawksmoor, you’ll play a key role in leading the pastry section, supporting the Sous Chef and wider kitchen leadership team to deliver consistently high-quality desserts with precision and care.

This is a hands-on role where leadership, organisation, attention to detail and pride in your craft are essential.

You’ll help drive standards across the section while supporting and developing the chefs around you.

• Lead and oversee the pastry section during prep and service
• Prepare, cook and present desserts to Hawksmoor standards
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen
• Organise and manage pastry mise en place, ensuring the section is fully prepared for service
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and food safety
• Support, coach and develop Commis Chefs and Chef de Parties on the pastry section
• Help coordinate the pastry team during busy services, keeping standards high and the kitchen organised
• Monitor stock, wastage and ordering within the pastry section
• Work closely with senior chefs to maintain consistency and continually improve the pastry offering
• Lead by example, creating a positive and supportive working environment for the whole kitchen team
• Experienced as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef within pastry
• Confident running a pastry section and leading a team during busy service
• Passionate about baking, desserts and developing your technical skills
• Organised, calm and able to make good decisions under pressure
• Detail-focused, with a strong commitment to quality and consistency
• A natural team player who enjoys supporting and developing others
• Comfortable taking responsibility and leading by example
• Keen to continue developing your career and progress within a professional kitchen

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