Lead Pastry CDP for High-Volume Events

Green & Fortune Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sick Pay

Staff Discounts

Holiday Allowance

Volunteer Day

Learning & Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Hospitality Action

Job summary

Green & Fortune Ltd. is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to join the kitchen events team at Kings Place in London. You will lead the pastry section in a high-volume environment, delivering innovative desserts with consistency and flair, while mentoring junior chefs.

This full-time role operates Monday to Friday with occasional weekends. The ideal candidate will fit a hands-on, independent working style and be passionate about sustainable bakery practices and outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Experience as Pastry CDP or Demi-level capable of independent work and guiding juniors.
• Strong pastry production skills for high-volume events.
• Committed to high quality, consistency and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Run the pastry section independently from mise en place to service.
• Lead pastry production for events, functions, and hospitality bookings.
• Deliver desserts to high standards of quality and presentation.
• Plan production around event schedules and service requirements.
• Manage stock, rotation, labeling and temperature control (FIFO).
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and food safety.
• Monitor workflow and ingredient quality during service.
• Support cost control and GP through portion control.

Skills

Pastry skills

Leadership

Independent worker

Team guidance

Job description

Green & Fortune Ltd. is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to join the kitchen events team at Kings Place in London. You will lead the pastry section in a high-volume environment, delivering innovative desserts with consistency and flair, while mentoring junior chefs.

This full-time role operates Monday to Friday with occasional weekends. The ideal candidate will fit a hands-on, independent working style and be passionate about sustainable bakery practices and outstanding service.