Chef de Partie, Pastry

Maison Estelle; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury dining establishment seeks a meticulous Pastry Chef de Partie to support pastry offerings across desserts and baked goods. The ideal candidate must have 5 years of experience in a high-end kitchen, be familiar with classic pastry techniques, and maintain high standards in preparation and presentation. This role offers competitive earnings starting at £30,466.80, plus gratuities up to £10,881, along with various employee perks, including holiday benefits and staff discounts.

Benefits

Biannual company socials

Exclusive staff rates

Birthday day off

Meals during shifts

Pension and health cash plan

28 days holiday

Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a pastry role within a high-end or luxury kitchen.
• Strong foundational skills in classic pastry techniques with a willingness to learn contemporary methods.
• Good understanding of production planning and kitchen hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of pastry offerings across plated desserts and baked goods.
• Work closely with the Head Pastry Chef to maintain high standards of preparation and presentation.
• Take ownership of your section within the kitchen.

Skills

Classic pastry techniques

Production planning

Kitchen hygiene

Calm under pressure

Job description

Who are we?

Celesteis the newest property from the world of Estelle, sister to Maison Estelle in Mayfair and Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire. Ameticulously restoredtownhouse, Celeste is opening invibrant Notting Hill, London. A publicItalian-Americanrestaurant is located on the ground floor, complete with alfresco front terrace, elegant wrap around bar counter and a glazed conservatory in the rear. Set on the first floor, our oak-panelled, Tokyo-influencedmembers’ bar evokes Art Deco grandeur, with a sculptural bar stretching beneath soaring windows.Celeste’s second floor offers members an open kitchen-stylepantry, servingJapanesedishes from the traditional robata, alongside delectable sushi and sashimi. Tucked beneath the eaves, onCeleste’s third floor,‘The Apartment’ is an ideal spot for a private hosted occasion, with rustic beams, reclaimed wooden floors and the spirit of an artist’s studio.

Here’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

As Pastry Chef de Partie, you’ll support the delivery of our pastry offering across plated desserts, and baked goods. Working closely with the Head Pastry Chef, you’ll take ownership of your section, maintaining high standards of preparation, consistency, and presentation.

Who we are looking for:

• 5 years’ experience in a pastry role within a high-end or luxury kitchen
• Strong foundational skills in classic pastry techniques with a willingness to learn contemporary methods
• Good understanding of production planning, kitchen hygiene
• Methodical, calm under pressure, and committed to delivering consistently high-quality results

What’s in it for you?

The on target earning potential for this role is £41,347.80 per annum - comprising a base salary of £30,466.80, plus a qualified estimate of £10,881 in gratuities and service charge.*At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across Ennismore brand.
• Birthday day off
• Goes without saying, but we will feed you during your shift.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.