Job Description
Head Pastry Chef Central London (WC1) £45,000 £48,000
Our client is seeking a talented and creative Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry team at a prestigious Central London venue. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-end hospitality environment delivering exceptional pastry offerings for both day-to-day service and a wide range of events from intimate gatherings to weddings and large-scale functions.
As Head Pastry Chef, you will oversee the pastry section, creating both classic and contemporary desserts, artisan breads, pastries, and bespoke cakes to an exceptional standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the pastry section, overseeing daily kitchen operations
- Deliver outstanding pastry creations for high-profile events and prestigious occasions
- Develop innovative and high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods
- Train, mentor, and inspire the pastry team to consistently achieve excellence
- Work closely with the Head Chef and Hospitality Manager on menu development and event planning
- Create new recipes and concepts for fine dining and retail-style café offerings
- Manage stock control, ordering, and kitchen budgets effectively
- Adapt menus and recipes to accommodate dietary requirements, including gluten-free and sugar-free options
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
About You
- Proven experience in a senior pastry role, ideally within fine dining, luxury hospitality, or a 5-star environment
- Passionate about pastry, baking, and culinary innovation
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Highly creative with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Relevant pastry or culinary qualifications preferred
- Experience within high-end contract catering or hospitality environments would be advantageous
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance (2x salary)
- Recognition and reward schemes
- Birthday day off
- Referral bonus scheme
Interested? Then we d love to talk to you
Please note: Sponsorship is not offered for this position
Jubilee Personnel Services Limited is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy
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