Senior Pastry Chef

Location: London Salary: £17–£19 per hour, depending on experience Bakery: Sourdough Sophia Bermondsey

Sourdough Sophia began in a dining room during lockdown, when queues formed down the road for our micro bakery. With a Kickstarter and

nearly 600 local backers, we opened our doors in 2020. Today we're a scaling independent bakery, and our priority is still people. Help us bake

better, one buttery layer at a time, leading pastry production with calm precision.

WHAT YOU'LL DO WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Lead daily pastry production and coordinate team workflow • Strong artisan bakery or pastry production background

• Maintain consistency across viennoiserie and seasonal products • Leadership or supervisory experience in a pastry kitchen

• Train and mentor the team on technique and standards • Deep understanding of dough, fermentation and baking

• Support production planning, ordering and stock control • Calm, organised approach under pressure

• Ensure hygiene, allergen and food safety compliance • Passionate about quality ingredients and consistent craft

• Collaborate on menu development and operational improvements • Clear communicator who builds trust and a positive culture

• Step confidently into section leadership during busy periods

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

• Paid sick pay • Staff lunches every working day • Free pastries & sourdough every shift

• Coffee on tap all shift • Crocs on probation completion • Free remedial massage at Core Health

• Free spa sessions at Halo Beauty Spa • Fitness, yoga & pilates at 3 Tribes • 25% friends & family food discount

• 20% friends & family retail discount • Top-tier training opportunities • Learn from industry experts

Ready to join our team? Let's get this bread together.