Head Pastry Chef: Lead Multi-Site Dessert Innovation

ROVI; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned culinary brand in London is seeking a passionate Head Pastry Chef to lead and inspire pastry teams at two flagship restaurants. This role offers the opportunity to shape the creative direction of delicious pastries, desserts, and baked goods. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in high-quality kitchen environments, strong leadership abilities, and a flair for innovation. Attractive benefits include career growth opportunities, comprehensive health benefits, and exclusive workshops.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Career development opportunities

Enhanced parental pay

Birthday treat

Refer a friend bonus

Exclusive workshops & demos

Generous discounts

Wellness & support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef in a high-quality, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong understanding of flavour and seasonality.
• Confidence managing production at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire pastry teams across two sites.
• Design and develop innovative dishes.
• Oversee production, quality control, and consistency.
• Manage schedules and stock control.
• Support menu development and seasonal launches.
• Uphold food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

A renowned culinary brand in London is seeking a passionate Head Pastry Chef to lead and inspire pastry teams at two flagship restaurants. This role offers the opportunity to shape the creative direction of delicious pastries, desserts, and baked goods. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in high-quality kitchen environments, strong leadership abilities, and a flair for innovation. Attractive benefits include career growth opportunities, comprehensive health benefits, and exclusive workshops.