Pastry Sous Chef

We offer a minimum 45 hour per week employment contract; however, we also discuss part time contracts on a flexible basis to suit your individual schedule.

What We Offer

• Full time (45 hours per week) or Part time Contracts tailored to your lifestyle.
• Every hour worked beyond your contracted hours will either be paid or given back as lieu time.

What you'll be doing

As Pastry Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the production of our lunch, afternoon tea and dinner pastry/dessert offering, using your skills to demonstrate innovation and respond to current food trends.

What you'll need

The successful candidate for the role of Pastry Sous Chef will be professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to creating amazing desserts and an afternoon tea that gets people talking.

• Credible experience within a professional food environment; Professional Cookery qualification to Level 3 4 or proven experience.
• A creative flair and passion for producing amazing desserts, imaginative cakes and pastries.
• Great time keeping and organisational skills to plan ahead.
• Commitment, resilience and the ability to work under pressure alongside being an excellent team player.

What's In It For You

• Generous Time Off: 31 days of leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Monthly Tips: Fairly shared service charge/gratuities, all paid on the second paydate in the month.
• Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings at 800+ retailers, gyms, restaurants, days out, and utilities.
• Wellbeing Center: Access to Hello Fresh recipes, fitness videos, and financial planning tools.
• Health & Wellness Plans: Dental, vision, alternative care, and 24/7 GP access.
• Sustainable Commuting: Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing options.
• Exclusive EHC Perks: Discounted stays, spa treatments, golf, and leisure at our properties.
• The Happy Hub: Our reward and recognition platform where you can send peer to peer cards, earn monetary rewards, be celebrated as Employee of the Month, and receive long service vouchers.
• Genuine Wellbeing Support: We're here to support your financial, mental and physical wellbeing via our supportive teams and Hospitality Action.
• Employee Comm's: Stay connected through Eden Engage for all the latest team news.
• Grow with Eden: Develop with us through apprenticeships and leadership programs like RISE & THRIVE.
• Family Friendly Policies: Enhanced leave and return to work financial support for life's key moments.
• Everyday Essentials: Free parking, meals on duty, uniform provided and a footwear allowance.

EHC is committed to offering opportunities to groups who may be under represented within our workforce. The hotel particularly welcomes greater representation of female chefs.