Pastry Chef de Partie

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Pastry Chef de Partie
Location: Central London
Salary: £34,000 – £36,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: 5 days in 7 to include evenings and weekends

Love pastry, creativity, and working with quality ingredients?
We're looking for a talented Pastry Chef to join our team at a Central London client site . This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the pastry section and showcase your skills across everyday dining, coffee menus, and high‑end fine dining events .
If you're passionate about both sweet and savoury pastries , enjoy variety in your work, and want to be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking catering company, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role
As Pastry Chef, you'll take the lead on all things pastry — from daily production to bespoke event desserts. You'll work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chefs, and wider hospitality team to deliver consistently high standards and creative offerings across the site.
What you'll be doing:
Producing a wide range of pastries, breads, desserts, and baked goods
Decorating and finishing desserts using a variety of icings, toppings, and techniques
Designing and delivering bespoke desserts for fine dining and special events
Developing new and exciting desserts for restaurants, coffee bars, and events
Managing the pastry section day‑to‑day and supporting a positive team environment
Working closely with the Head and Sous Chefs to ensure smooth kitchen operations
Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and allergen standards always.

What we're looking for
You'll be a confident, organised Pastry Chef who enjoys running a section and thrives in a fast‑paced but professional environment.
You'll bring:
A genuine passion for food and pastry
Strong knowledge of baking, bread, and pastry techniques
Creativity, attention to detail, and pride in presentation
Confidence working with dietary requirements (gluten‑free, reduced sugar, etc.)
Excellent organisational and planning skills
A good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and allergen awareness
Relevant culinary or pastry qualifications
Experience in contract catering or a 5‑star hotel environment (preferred)
Flexibility around working hours when required for events

What's in it for you?
We believe great people deserve great benefits:
£34,000 – £36,000 salary (depending on experience)
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Uniform provided
Company recognition schemes and people award
Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Company events, including our Christmas party

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Location:
North Acton
Job Type:
FullTime

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