Head Pastry Chef

Restaurant Associates; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in London is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead a team and create high-quality desserts for various outlets. The ideal candidate will have strong pastry experience, creativity, and the ability to motivate a team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £42,000 per annum along with a comprehensive benefits package including a contributory pension scheme and exclusive discounts.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Discounts on food shopping

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a professional pastry environment.
• Passion for innovation and delivering high-quality desserts.
• Ability to lead and motivate a small team.
• Commitment to consistency in food quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team within the pastry section.
• Produce cakes, desserts, and baked goods.
• Report to Executive Head Chef and support menu development.
• Manage and mentor a Chef de Partie in pastry.
• Maintain consistency and quality in food presentation.

Skills

Pastry experience

Team leadership

Creativity

Attention to detail

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of two within the pastry section
• Producing cakes, desserts, and baked goods for two coffee bars, a staff restaurant, and hospitality kitchens
• Reporting into the Executive Head Chef and supporting with menu development
• Managing and mentoring a Chef de Partie in pastry
• Maintaining consistency, quality and excellent food presentation
• Supporting innovation and seasonal menu planning

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a professional pastry environment
• A passion for innovation and delivering high-quality desserts and baked goods
• The ability to lead and motivate a small team
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to consistency

About us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK\'s leading workplaces as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Role details

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week, with a salary of £42,000 per annum.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families