Dessert Lead — Pastry Chef de Partie for Elite Events

Searcys; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Searcys is seeking a pastry-focused professional to lead all desserts and pastry for events at Stationers' Hall. You will support the Head Chef, mentor junior team members, and ensure exceptional quality across multiple events and floors.

The role emphasizes high standards, teamwork, and the ability to manage pastry development and costing in a dynamic, multi-event environment. This is a 0-hour contract with a variable schedule, predominantly Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Very well organised and ability to prioritise work load.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent standards.
• Experience in working in a 5 star hotel or Michelin star restaurant is desirable.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• To have sole responsibility of all desserts and pastry for all events.
• To ensure the food remains to the highest quality and consistency across all events.
• To manage food and produce ordering by keeping a record of wastage, stock holding and any food cost concerns.
• To work with the Head Chef with the development and costing of menus, ensuring we are keeping up to date with the latest trends.
• To assist the other sections where necessary

Skills

Organised

Prioritisation

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Food industry experience

Job description

Searcys is seeking a pastry-focused professional to lead all desserts and pastry for events at Stationers' Hall. You will support the Head Chef, mentor junior team members, and ensure exceptional quality across multiple events and floors.

The role emphasizes high standards, teamwork, and the ability to manage pastry development and costing in a dynamic, multi-event environment. This is a 0-hour contract with a variable schedule, predominantly Monday to Friday.