Pastry Chef

We are an established, busy upmarket bistro. We welcome you with house-made bread and serve complete plates of food, featuring classic dishes with a modern flair, all prepared from carefully sourced ingredients. We also operate Downstairs, a wine bar offering substantial small plates, including hot chips, a delicious parfait, inventive small plates, and a hearty braise in winter. Our menu is constantly evolving, and we have specials running in both locations, offering plenty of room for creativity.

We are looking for a Pastry Chef to join our team. You will lead with confidence, creating beautiful, precise, and delicious dishes. Whether it's a perfect classic creme burlee, innovative vegan desserts, or creative chocolate creations, we expect you to bring your expertise to the plate. There’s a reputation to uphold, and we understand the industry, striving to make it the best job it can be. We need someone who is considered and precise in their baking, but also able to hustle during service and bring fresh ideas to the menu.

We make all our food in-house (except for the vanilla ice cream—Kohu Road does it best). As owner-operators with extensive experience in hospitality, we are committed to producing excellent food without prioritizing profits above all else. We aim to be proud of everything we do. We offer a kind, supportive, family-style work environment, where tips are shared equally among all team members on shift. You’ll also enjoy staff meals, great discounts, and a fantastic work culture.

Responsibilities -Lead the creation and execution of high-quality pastries, desserts, and sweets, ensuring precision and creativity in every dish. -Prepare and maintain classic and innovative desserts, including vegan options, creme burlee, and chocolate-based creations. -Ensure all food is made in-house to the highest standards, maintaining consistency and presentation across all dishes. -Work efficiently and cleanly, following best practices in food safety and kitchen hygiene. -Uphold HAACP guidelines, health and safety regulations, and maintain a high standard of food quality at all times. -Collaborate with the kitchen team, communicating effectively to ensure smooth service during busy periods. -Demonstrate leadership skills by guiding junior team members, providing training, and fostering a positive, team-oriented atmosphere. -Stay adaptable, contributing ideas and new menu items to keep the dessert offerings fresh and exciting. -Maintain punctuality and reliability, ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly and on schedule. -Assist in the creation of specials and seasonal desserts, in line with the evolving menu. -Take responsibility for your work area, ensuring it is well-organized and properly stocked. -Handle any issues or challenges in a calm, professional manner, ensuring high standards are always met.

-Take responsibility for your work area, ensuring it is well-organized and properly stocked. - Flexible with days, hours and shifts -Self - motivated -Handle challenges that may arise -Good, kind communication -Work cleanly, precisely and efficiently -Great personal hygiene, punctuality and are trustworthy - MUST PASS pre-employment checks - MOJ, police check and drug test