Pastry Chef

Socius is a new restaurant opening in Burnham Market late February 2018.The Socius ethos is simple: to create a memorable food and drink experience in a completely relaxed environment. Chef Director Dan Lawrence has developed a menu of small plates - as a modern British take on tapas. Our food focuses on locally sourced produce, with dishes changing to reflect the seasons. Our team are at the core of our business and we are passionate about hiring the most enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to become part of our family. We are firm believers in the fact that a job should not feel like work, but should be a fun, and enjoyable place to be.

Our Pastry Chef will be expected to develop and create interesting desserts to be served from our unique dessert bar. You must be energetic and enthusiastic with a real passion for the culinary industry, constantly striving to push boundaries and exceed expectations. You must also have an outgoing personality and be able to interact with guests.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • To assist the head chef in the day to day running of the kitchen
  • Create and progress existing recipes and techniques to suit the restaurant style.
  • To ensure effective control of stock purchasing, receipt, storage, preparation and service with regard to quality, quantity and safety.
  • Assisting with the management of health and safety
  • Training and development
  • Working and improving upon pre-set budgets
  • Inspiring, motivating and leading a team of junior chefs and kitchen porters
  • Complying with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
  • Maintaining the highest level of food quality and production with the aim of consistently exceeding our guest’s expectations.
  • Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and customers.

Skills & Abilities

  • Experience as a pastry chef is preferred but not essential
  • Intricate and technical ability in pastry work
  • Attention to detail
  • Creativity and consistency
  • Polished and professional approach to work
  • Outstanding communication and leadership skills
  • Outgoing and inspiring personality
  • Capable of delegating multiple tasks
  • A passion for food
  • Enthusiastic team player
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
  • High standards of cleanliness and hygiene
  • A strong understanding of produce and ingredients

What we offer you in return

  • Share of tips
  • 28 days holiday
  • 5 days off a week – Sunday evening/Monday/Tuesday
  • ‘Family’ meals before service
  • Staff discount
  • On the job training and development
  • Kitchen banter and lots of laughs

To apply, please email us at [email protected] – please include your CV and a covering letter explaining how you would be perfect for this role