Pastry Sous Chef

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Opening in Spring 2023, Midland Grand Dining Room is a landmark institution in the making and is set to be the most exciting new opening of the year. Located in the iconic St Pancras building and heralding the gateway to Europe, it will be a showcase of exceptional food, incredible wine and true hospitality.

Following the success of the legendary Chiltern Firehouse and beautiful Allegra, this is the latest collaboration between London property developer, Harry Handelsman and Irish chef, Patrick Powell.

As a Pastry Chef de Partie for one of London's most beautiful dining rooms, you will have a vital role in contributing to the chefs and team around you, helping with the day to day kitchen operations and working with incredible produce to create high quality seasonal dishes

Spanning a large dining room, a beautiful Private Dining Room, exciting Chef’s Table experience, stunning terrace and striking bar, Midland Grand is the ultimate opportunity for a Pastry Chef de Partie looking to progress their career and develop their talents.

We are looking for a proactive and driven Pastry Sous Chef to run a section and join our kitchen team with a dynamic and engaging spirit while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Come join us!

We are looking for…

· 2 years experience in a similar role

· The ability to thrive in a high volume environment while maintaining consistency

· To support the kitchen management team and work collaboratively with the chefs around you

· Ensure highly effective communication within the team

· A constant sense of professionalism and accuracy

· Ensure high standards of food preparation that are fully in line with recipes, specifications and hygiene policies

What’s in it for you…

· Gym discounts and wellness classes

· Monthly wellbeing challenges, trekking activities, sporting events.

· Party, Party Party –bi-annual theme parties.

· Monthly birthday celebrations and ‘Have one on us’ team drinks.

· Freshly cooked food during your shift

· 30% discount in stays and across all our F&B outlets

· Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work

· Opportunity to join and participate in our unique GROW academy

· Bike to work scheme

· Season Ticket Loan

· Wagestream – Offering you a range of features, including up to 50% of salary stream before pay date, saving pot, financial advice.

· Hospitality Action – our EAP offering a range of support and confidential advice in a range of areas, including mental health, parental, financial, managerial, legal and bereavement, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Face to face counselling sessions is available, if needed.

· Recommend a friend Scheme, giving you the possibility to earn up to £500 for individual referral

· Recognition programme that allows you to exchange earned vouchers for different prizes.

· Star of the Month and Star of the Year Awards

· A supportive, people-focused culture

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Baking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person