Junior Sous Chef Pastry - London Company Description Located in the heart of the City, Eataly London is a diverse, multi-outlet operation that harmoniously combines retail, restaurants, bars, and various other departments to create an exceptional guest experience. As part of the Eataly London team, you'll contribute to our mission of sharing the rich flavours and traditions of Italy with our guests while fostering a vibrant atmosphere for friends and families to gather. Founded in Northern Italy in 2007, Eataly has since expanded its unique stores and concepts to 14 countries across 3 continents. Each location is dedicated to sharing our core ethos of EAT, SHOP, and LEARN. Position Earnings : depending on experience, up to 38,000 including service charge Location : London, EC2M 3YD Contract type : Permanent, full-time, shifts for this role start as early as 5.30 am, 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays. We are looking for a passionate Pastry Chef to join our dynamic team! This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-volume, production-focused environment that celebrates pastry traditions. You'll play a key role in creating exceptional desserts for a variety of outlets-from our caf display to our in-house restaurants, and even bespoke celebration cakes. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a rising talent, if you bring technical skill, creativity, and a love for pastry, we want to hear from you. THE PERKS OF BEING AN EATALIAN No late-night finishing! The latest finishing time is 23.00 40 hours contract. Overtime is paid Tronc Scheme 20% employee instore discount across retail, bars, and restaurants 30-day holiday allowance that increases with the length of service (up to 36 days) Free healthy and varied staff meals options Internal career progression and global opportunities across the Eataly stores Apprenticeships launching soon From Mental Health First Aid to Health & Safety Level 3, we'll support your growth "Refer a Friend" and earn up to 300 per person WeCare - a health platform offering access to 24/7 GP, Financial, Mental and Physical well-being Employee assistance program Enhanced maternity leave Tronc Scheme Access to the Eataly benefit portal offering you free discounts, rewards, and cashback programs Save money on your groceries with discounts and cashbacks at Morrisons, Tesco, and more Access to local MyBroadgate discounts Stay active and enjoy up to 40% corporate discounts on all major gym groups and studios Up to 52% off on cinema tickets across the UK Cycle to work scheme No interest technology loans Exclusive travel discounts and cashbacks with TUI, Expedia, hotels.com and more! What You'll Be Doing: Producing a wide range of pastries including-but not limited to-croissants, tarts, tiramisu, gelato, individual and plated desserts Contributing to the dessert offering for our restaurants, caf, and takeaway counters Preparing custom cakes for special occasions in line with guest and brand expectations Maintaining high standards of consistency, presentation, and quality in a fast-paced production setting Working closely with the culinary team to ensure smooth service and timely output Upholding food safety and sanitation standards in all areas of production Requirements A pastry chef with a solid foundation in classic techniques-Italian and French pastry experience is needed At least 4 years of experience working in professional high-volume pastry productions Experience in a high-volume kitchen or production environment An eye for detail and a commitment to craftsmanship Strong organisational and time-management skills A team player with a positive, can-do attitude Flexibility regarding shift patterns, including weekends and holidays Other information Eataly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.