Pastry chef vegetarian & vegan restaurant - united kingdom, brighton, east sussex

pastry chef vegetarian & vegan restaurant

this multi award-winning 100 cover vegetarian & vegan restaurant is looking for a talented pastry chef at senior cdp level to run the pastry section. the restaurant, open since 1993, is part of the vanguard of vegetarian and vegan dining in the uk and has a reputation for serving a high-quality unique product, offering great experience in vegetarian and vegan cuisine, as well as expert training in dietary restrictive cooking. the restaurant also offers a range of retail products and operates a successful outside catering business too. menus are fresh, seasonal and innovative, standards throughout are high.

you will be expected to organise the pastry section, responsible for the desserts and other pastry products, run the pastry section during service and work with the head chef on menu development and new ideas and train and oversea junior staff in pastry.

required: qualifications / skills / experience

passion and enthusiasm for food and quality,
minimum of 3 years’ experience in the pastry section
creative flair
excellent attention to detail

we are looking for an enthusiastic chef with good pastry experience, up to date with industry trends and dietary needs with a flexible “can do” attitude to work and a real passion for cooking; adaptable, punctual and self-aware.

previous experience of vegetarian and vegan cooking would be an advantage but is not essential

5 shifts & 2 days off

salary: up to £31,000 per annum + tronc

the package includes:

company pension
meals on duty & uniform.
staff discounts
cycle to work scheme

sous chef also required

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