Head Pastry Chef – Luxury 5 Star Hotel

Trades Workforce Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious London hotel is seeking a Head Pastry Chef who thrives on refinement and creativity. You will lead a team of 6 to 7 pastry chefs, curating Michelin-standard desserts and maintaining exceptional quality across all pastry operations. Strong fine dining experience and a solid understanding of high-end afternoon tea are essential. This position offers £75,000 per annum with an additional £10,000 service charge, along with various employee benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

£75,000 per annum plus £10,000 service charge

Training and development opportunities

Meals on Duty

Social activities

Complimentary wellbeing treatments

Qualifications

• Strong fine dining experience required for this role.
• Ability to curate Michelin-standard desserts is essential.
• Operational discipline needed to lead a pastry team.

Responsibilities

• Curate and execute Michelin-standard desserts and pastries.
• Oversee all pastry operations maintaining quality.
• Drive leadership and morale within the pastry team.
• Invest in the growth of junior chefs through mentoring.

Skills

Fine dining experience

High-end afternoon tea knowledge

Leadership skills

Creativity

Job description

Overview

This is a role for a pastry chef who thrives on refinement.

We’re working with a prestigious 5-star hotel in London, home to a Michelin-starred restaurant alongside an elegant all-day dining and afternoon tea offering. They are now searching for a Head Pastry Chef to take full ownership of pastry across the property.

From intricate plated desserts for the Michelin-starred restaurant to beautifully executed afternoon tea treats and seasonal pâtisserie for the lounge, this is a position that demands creativity, structure, and absolute consistency.

Benefits

• £75,000 per annum plus £10,000 service charge
• Leading a team of 6 to 7 talented pastry chefs
• The opportunity to shape and evolve the pastry offering across multiple outlets
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
• Meals on Duty
• Social activities
• Complimentary wellbeing treatments

Responsibilities

• Curating and executing Michelin-standard desserts, elegant afternoon tea pastries, and premium baked goods
• Overseeing all pastry operations across the hotel, maintaining exceptional quality and presentation
• Driving leadership, structure, and morale within the pastry team
• Investing in the growth and development of junior chefs through hands-on mentoring and guidance

We’re looking for someone with strong fine dining experience and a solid understanding of high-end afternoon tea. You must balance artistic flair with operational discipline and lead your team with confidence.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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