Night Pastry Chef

Aqua Shard; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at Aqua venues

Birthday off

Long service leave

Ongoing training and development

Wagestream pay option

Food provided during breaks

Discounted gym membership

Lunch & Learn

Refer a friend £500

Job summary

Aqua Restaurant Group is looking for a Night Pastry Chef to craft decadent desserts and bring creativity to Aqua Shard’s night service in London. You will contribute to pastry production and uphold high standards in a busy venue with panoramic city views.

We value precise baking, innovation, and consistency, with competitive hourly pay and potential Tronc uplift. This role offers growth within a vibrant hospitality group and exposure to diverse Aqua venues.

Qualifications

• Experience as a pastry chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to work during night shifts.
• Proficiency in pastry and dessert production.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pastry preparation and crafting recipes during night shift.
• Apply precise baking techniques to produce high-quality pastries.

Skills

Night pastry experience

Dessert preparation

Baking techniques

Job description

Aqua Restaurant Group is home to a unique collection of restaurants and bars in vibrant cities like London, Paris, Hong Kong, New York, Miami, and Dubai.

At Aqua, we offer passionate culinary and hospitality professionals the chance to grow their careers and explore new opportunities.

As our Night Pastry Chef, you will bring your creativity to life while crafting decadent desserts under the stars.

Where are we located?

Aqua Shard brings the essence of modern London with inventive, British cuisine and carefully crafted cocktails to Level 31 of The Shard.

We serve lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and brunch against a backdrop of stunning panoramic views of London.

What we bring to the table:

• Dine with us: Enjoy discounts at all Aqua venues
• Celebrate YOU: Take your birthday off and earn additional long service leave
• Grow with us: Ongoing training and development to support both your professional and personal development
• Financial well-being: Manage your pay with ease through Wagestream & enhance your financial knowledge
• Breaks: Food provided during your breaks - Restaurant perk
• Work out: Discounted gym membership
• Lunch & Learn: Support Office perk
• Share the Talent: Bring a friend on board and get £500

Your night at Aqua:

• Pastry Preparation and Crafting Recipes for Success: Assist in the creation and preparation of a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring all ingredients are fresh and recipes are followed accurately during the night shift
• Baking Techniques: Apply precise baking techniques to produce high-quality pastries, paying close attention to details in measurements, mixing, and baking times

You will be paid £12.71 per hour. In addition, you can be a part of the venue’s Tronc system, which may give you up to £4.80 extra per hour. The Tronc system is managed by the Tronc Master.

Where there is water, there is life & where there is life, you will find us!

Dive into a world of culinary innovation and memorable dining experiences, where your love for food and hospitality can shine.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Aqua Restaurant Group welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable adjustments to make your experience more accessible, please let us know.