Pastry Chef - Soho Farmhouse (Events)

Soho House

The Role…  At Soho House, a Pastry Chef leads the pastry section and delivering exceptional desserts, baked goods, and other sweet offerings that elevate the overall dining experience for our members and guests. Your main responsibility is to bring creativity, precision, and a strong technical background to the role, ensuring that every item meets our high standards of taste, texture, and appearance. From fine patisserie to rustic breads and indulgent plated desserts, the Pastry Chef ensures the pastry offering is always seasonal, refined, and aligned with the club’s culinary philosophy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What's in it for you? * Weekly Pay * Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs * Soho Friends Membership * 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week * Staff Room Rates * Health Cash Plan (option to up to 2 additional dependents) * Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents) * Birthday Day Off after 1 years' continuous service * Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home * In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice. * Free Counselling Sessions * Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate. * Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally * Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to. Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key duties… * Lead the day-to-day operations of the pastry section, ensuring smooth service and consistent quality.  * Prepare and produce a wide range of baked goods, desserts, and patisserie, from scratch and to a high standard.  * Develop new dessert and pastry menu items in collaboration with the Executive and Head Chef, aligning with seasonal themes and member preferences.  * Maintain excellent presentation and consistency in all pastry items served, whether plated, buffet-style, or takeaway.  * Assist in the training and mentoring of Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs de Partie, helping to develop their technical skills and kitchen knowledge.  * Attending regular meetings with front and back of house teams to learn about any menu or service changes and specials alongside daily tastings.     * Assist in preparation of team meals as requested, considering dietary needs and variety.  * Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards learning, improvement, and teamwork. * Supporting with the deep cleaning of the entire kitchen before close.  * Wrapping unused items and storing them in proper area at the end of service.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we are looking for... A successful Pastry Chef for Soho House will ideally have up to 2 years’ experience in a busy high-profile venue and a natural flair for first class service. You’ll be reliable, friendly and happy to be a key part of the team that strives for success.   * Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in similar capacity * Passion for food, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn and grow.  * Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices.  * Good communication and teamwork skills.  * Positive, proactive, and respectful attitude in a busy kitchen environment.  * Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 1 or 2) is a plus but not essential.  * Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School * Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed * Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously The salary range for this role if filled within the UK is listed below. The range for the position in different geographies may vary based on market differences. Pay Range £17.50—£17.50 GBP

Soho House

The role… At Soho House, a Lead Pastry Cook is responsible for ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, preparing pastries, cakes and other food and sauces, and assisting head chefs with service. As a Lead Pastry Cook, you thrive in fast-paced environments and positively influence fellow members of the team to remain calm during a busy service.. A successful Lead Pastry Cook is a critical member of the team due to the diverse and specialized skill set and proven ability to deliver top-quality dishes.  Main Duties * Well-versed on all menu items and able to produce consistent and quality dishes in fast-paced and demanding environments. * Assist with inventory and purchasing to support the kitchen operating at a sustainable food cost. * Overseeing wastage, cooking temps and quality to reduce additional costs, to make all line staff aware of the cost of product and how it contributes to the profit and loss of the company. * Production and a-la-carte dish(s) execution. Including weekend feast ideas and team meals. * Supervise staff on the line and delegate tasks as needed while also ensuring the proper procedure is followed when clocking in and out for shifts as well as breaks. * Support Executive Chef and Executive Sous with end of shift reports and handover sheets. * Maintain company target goals and consistent experience for Soho House Standards for service; 3-8-10. * Influencer and positive under pressure and provide a welcoming work environment that increases staff moral. * Train and educate new and existing team members on “Cook House”. * Daily responsibilities also include the preparation of food items in the pantry, fry station, and other areas of the kitchen as well as adhering to allergy requests and specific alterations to dishes. * Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager. Required Skills/Qualifications * Minimum of 3 years kitchen experience and proven leader within previous teams * Proven ability / experience to manage all stations on the line * Food handler’s certificate * Strong communicator, collaborator and motivator with ability to build professional relationships with all leaders and kitchen team * Proactive, team-player who can work well independently as well as on a team * Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekend and holiday’s (as needed) * Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment * Possess a level of creativity to create recipes from scratch Physical Requirements * Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands. * Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours. * Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others. * Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift of up to 50 pounds on occasion and 35 pounds regularly. * Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required. Why work with us... Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career. * Health Care + 401K: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match * Paid Time Off: Full- Time Employees have sick day's + vacation days * Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically * Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability * Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees. * Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, training's and events. Available to all. * Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to. * Family Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge.

Soho House

The Role… At Soho House a Pastry Cook I collaborates with the Pastry Chef to create, craft and develop simple, rustic, approachable yet rememberable desserts, pastries or other sweet goods. Responsible for all aspects of the Pastry Kitchen and comfortable prepping, production, a-la-carte and COGS. A Pastry Cook I, is efficient and effective in the pastry kitchen and experienced in executing high quality treats, tastes and recipes. A successful Pastry Cook I is a critical member of the team due to a diverse and specialized skill set and proven ability to execute all menu items, work every station and properly from prep-to-plate as well as deliver consistent pastries through production. Main Duties * Well-versed on preparing delicious, house made pastries, following recipes, contributing creatively and working autonomously on all pastry stations to deliver a-la-carte or production-based pasty’s in fast-paced and demanding environment * Support Pastry Chef on the line and with inventory as well as the purchasing of goods to ensure kitchens are functioning at optimal performance with a sustainable food cost while also maintaining wastage, oven temps and quality to reduce additional costs and educate line staff of the COGs and how it contributes to the profit and loss of the company * Supervise Pastry Cook(s) including but not limited to on-boarding and on-the-job training * Adhere to health and safety policy (I.e. IIPP, worker’s comp procedures, and allergy procedures) is always followed as well as implement, monitor and enforce compliance with all Company policies, procedures, and standards and local, state, and federal law as applicable * Precise attention to detail and efficient in creating a-la-carte dish(s), including family meal * Support Pastry Chef by assisting with end of shift reports and handover sheets * Maintain company target goals and consistent experience for Soho House Standards for service; 3-8-10 * Positive influence for teams under pressure and provide a welcoming work environment that increases staff moral Required Skills/Qualifications * Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a fast pace, upscale and approachable environment of professionals * Strong understanding of making pastry dishes from scratch and plating a-la-cate and production * Proven ability to execute all menu items and properly prepare and deliver top quality dishes on all stations * Food handler’s certificate * Strong communicator, able to take direction, team player and motivator * Proactive ability to build professional relationships with all leaders and kitchen team and arrive to work prior to scheduled start to ensure you have appropriate time to situate, eat and be briefed on previous service and anticipated service * Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekend and holiday’s (as needed) * Possess a level of creativity to create recipes from scratch Physical Requirements * Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands. * Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours. * Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others. * Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 40 pounds. * Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required. Why work with us... Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career. * Health Care + 401K: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match * Paid Time Off: Full- Time Employees have sick day's + vacation days * Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically * Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability * Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees. * Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, training's and events. Available to all. * Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to. * Team Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge. In accordance with California law, the salary range for this role if filled within California is listed below. The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Pay Range $26—$26 USD