BM Caterers - Hospitality Pastry Chef

BM Caterers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Masterclasses with Michelin-starredChe

Development courses Levels 2 to 7

Apprenticeship and career development

Free lunch on shift

Pension and life assurance

Volunteer day - Freedom Friday

Job summary

BM Caterers in London is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to own premium pastry across fine dining, hospitality and retail. You will create cakes, pastries, breads and desserts, and help drive seasonal menu development with innovation and flair.

You will manage pastry stock and equipment, present products to a high standard, and ensure food safety and allergen controls are followed while collaborating closely with the kitchen team to inspire excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong pastry experience in a quality-led environment.
• Creativity, flair and attention to detail.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Passion for presentation and innovation.
• A collaborative and positive approach.
• Confidence working to high standards consistently.

Responsibilities

• Creating high-quality cakes, pastries, breads and desserts
• Delivering pastry across fine dining, hospitality and retail offers
• Decorating and presenting products to a high standard
• Supporting seasonal menu development and innovation
• Managing stock levels and pastry equipment
• Following food safety, allergen and health and safety standards
• Working closely with the wider kitchen team
• Helping inspire excellent standards and creativity

Skills

Pastry expertise

Creativity

Organization

Presentation

Collaboration

High standards

Job description

Location: London Bridge Salary: £42,000 per annum Contract: Full time

Bring creativity and craftsmanship to a flagship site

We’re looking for a talented and passionate Pastry Chef to join our team at one of our flagship London locations.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a premium pastry offer across fine dining desserts, canapés, retail cakes and seasonal menu development.

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

• Creating high-quality cakes, pastries, breads and desserts
• Delivering pastry across fine dining, hospitality and retail offers
• Decorating and presenting products to a high standard
• Supporting seasonal menu development and innovation
• Managing stock levels and pastry equipment
• Following food safety, allergen and health and safety standards
• Working closely with the wider kitchen team
• Helping inspire excellent standards and creativity

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• Strong pastry experience in a quality-led environment
• Creativity, flair and attention to detail
• Good organisation and time management
• Passion for presentation and innovation
• A collaborative and positive approach
• Confidence working to high standards consistently

Additional Information

Why join BM Caterers?

• An annual day off for your birthday
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs
• Fully funded development courses from Levels 2 to 7
• Apprenticeship and career development opportunities
• Freedom Friday - a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Free lunch on shift
• Discounts and cashback at a wide range of retail and leisure outlets
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App
• Enhanced parental leave
• Paid leave for fertility treatment
• Extra paid day off for your wedding or commitment day
• Pension and life assurance

At BM Caterers, we’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.