Chef De Partie - Pastry

Signature Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc included

Food & drink discount 25–50%

Training & progression

Additional annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Work-life balance

Job summary

Signature Group is opening a pastry‑focused Chef de Partie role in Edinburgh Old Town. You will lead the pastry section, creating desserts that align with the menu while maintaining high standards of prep and presentation.

You'll work with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, sharing ideas and supporting colleagues to foster a positive, learning‑driven kitchen culture. This is a great chance to grow within a expanding group.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen with pastry focus.
• Understanding of pastry preparation, presentation and kitchen organisation.
• Pride in your work and consistently high standards.
• Calm, positive approach during busy services.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a new kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Own pastry section and maintain high standards of preparation, presentation and consistency.
• Prepare and deliver desserts, pastries and other sweet elements in line with our menu and service standards.
• Work with seasonal ingredients and contribute ideas for new dishes and menu development.
• Keep your section organised, well-prepared and ready for service.
• Manage stock, monitor wastage and help maintain food-cost control.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures at all times.
• Support and share knowledge with junior team members, helping them build confidence and develop their skills.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth, well-organised services.

Skills

Pastry

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Communication

Job description

About the role

We’re looking for a passionate and thoughtful Chef de Partie – Pastry to join our kitchen team as we prepare for an exciting new opening in Edinburgh Old Town.

We’re keen to welcome someone who takes pride in their craft, enjoys working with quality ingredients and genuinely cares about the food they create. You’ll take responsibility for the pastry section, helping us deliver delicious, beautifully presented desserts that complement our menu and give our guests something to remember.

You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and the Sous chef as well wider kitchen team, contributing ideas, supporting your colleagues and helping to create a positive, respectful working environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and develop.

What you’ll be doing

• Taking ownership of the pastry section, maintaining high standards of preparation, presentation and consistency.
• Preparing and delivering desserts, pastries and other sweet elements in line with our menu and service standards.
• Working with seasonal ingredients and contributing ideas for new dishes and menu development.
• Keeping your section organised, well-prepared and ready for service.
• Managing stock, monitoring wastage and helping to maintain good food-cost control.
• Following food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures at all times.
• Supporting and sharing knowledge with junior team members, helping them build confidence and develop their skills.
• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth, well-organised services.

What we’re looking for

• Experience working in a professional kitchen, with a genuine interest in pastry and desserts.
• A good understanding of pastry preparation, presentation and kitchen organisation.
• Pride in your work and a willingness to maintain consistently high standards.
• A calm, positive approach during busy services.
• Someone who communicates respectfully, supports their colleagues and enjoys being part of a team.
• A willingness to learn, share ideas and contribute to the development of a new kitchen.

We understand that a great kitchen is built on more than good food. It takes people who care about their work, look after one another and take pride in what they do.

If you’re a pastry chef who enjoys creating sweet and savory memories and would like to be part of building something special with us, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary plus tronc
• 25% to 50% discount on food and drink across Signature Group venues
• Opportunities for training, development and progression within the group
• Additional annual leave with length of service
• Access to our confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• A team that takes work-life balance seriously

Signature Group have 21 venues in Scotland, including Cold Town House, Paramount, Badger & Co, The Spiritualist, McLarens on the Corner, Copper Blossom, The Smokin’ Fox and more.

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