Description
At Soho House, a Baker will support the delivery of exceptional breakfast, brunch, and afternoon tea offerings, as well as baked items for events and restaurant service.
Your main responsibility will be producing high-quality bread, pastries, and baked goods that reflect the club’s premium culinary standards.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare a variety of baked goods including sourdough, focaccia, baguettes, viennoiserie, cakes, and pastries
- Follow daily prep lists and production schedules to meet the needs of the club’s dining, events, and retail areas
- Work in coordination with the Head Pastry Chef to create, test, and refine recipes that align with the club’s seasonal menus
- Monitor and maintain the consistency, taste, and presentation of all baked products
- Attend 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
- Support with the deep cleaning of the entire kitchen before close
- Wrap unused items and store them in the proper area at the end of service
Benefits:
- 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 add up to 2 additional dependents)
- Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents)
- Birthday Day Off after 1 year's 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
Requirements:
- 2–3 years of professional baking or pastry experience, preferably in a high-end kitchen, bakery, or hospitality setting
- Strong understanding of artisanal bread making, fermentation, proofing, and shaping techniques
- 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