Executive Pastry Chef

The Dorchester - Kitchen - Pastry; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious London hotel is seeking an experienced Executive Pastry Chef who will lead the artistry behind its renowned pastry and bakery offerings. You will manage a high-performing team, foster a collaborative culture, and create unique culinary masterpieces that delight guests. The role requires a blend of creativity, leadership, and a passion for culinary excellence, offering competitive compensation and an inclusive environment. Join us to make lasting memories for our guests.

Benefits

Complimentary stays at Dorchester Collection Hotels

50% off food and beverages

Private pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Career advancement training and development

Access to well-being support

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive Pastry Chef in a similar environment.
• Deep understanding of guest needs, valuing kindness over process.
• Flexibility to remain consistent in a fast-moving world.

Responsibilities

• Manage pastry and bakery kitchens for best culinary experiences.
• Lead, train and motivate the Pastry team to deliver quality.
• Create one-of-a-kind masterpieces and fulfill special requests.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Job description

Join us as an Executive Head Chef at The Dorchester, recognised as one of “The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for” in 2024 & 2025 and “Hotel of the year – London” at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as an executive Head Chef you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award‑winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

About the Role

Our Executive Pastry Chef is the creative artist of our hotel, entrusted with caring for every detail in our pastry and bakery production. Though skillfully trained, they never lose sight of their ultimate responsibility: to create lifelong memories for our guests.

What you’ll do

Your responsibilities will include: a day in the life of our Executive Pastry Chef demands high levels of energy, creativity and passion. They need consistency even though the days are never alike; and creativity to tackle daily adventures. Our pastry and bakery offers a playground for seriously creative production to impress the people that make the world turn.

• Managing pastry and bakery kitchens to deliver the best experience across our culinary offerings at The Dorchester.
• Team leadership: lead, train and motivate a high‑performing Pastry team that understands their role in delivering the very best culinary experience and refined attention to detail. Foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful culture.
• Lead the creativity including one‑of‑a‑kind masterpieces at Cake and flowers, the artistry of our afternoon tea, show‑stopping amenities in our suites and more.
• Fulfil special requests involving dietary requirements, bespoke products and special occasions, often in collaboration with the brigade.
• Live our values of Personality, Passion, Respect, Working Together and Creativity, guiding us every day to create our legacy.
• Communicate with other departments and the extended hotel team to ensure alignment and smooth operation.

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience as an Executive Pastry Chef in a similar environment.
• All employees are ambassadors of our Vision, Values and culture.
• A passion for the unique personalities and teamwork that define the Dorchester Collection.
• A deep understanding and appreciation of our guests, valuing kindness over process.
• The flexibility to remain consistent and relevant in a fast‑moving world.
• Strong communication skills – English is the primary language used at The Dorchester.

What you’ll get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts: Get 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection and enjoy Friends & Family stay discounts at hotels.
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day one into our Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, eye‑care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career with apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5, partnering with outstanding nationally recognised providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus
• Well‑being Support: Access immediate well‑being advice because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information or adjustments to the assessment process), please call the People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email [e-mail] so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.

Compensation: Competitive salary