Pastry Chef

The Albyn; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern dining establishment in Aberdeen seeks an experienced Pastry Chef to work alongside the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef. Responsibilities include ingredient ordering, pastry preparation, and contributing menu ideas. Ideal candidates should have a passion for food, ideally with experience in Scottish cuisine, and a love for creativity in desserts. This position offers competitive salary, tips, and opportunities for career progression, all within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Program

Generous bill discount

Opportunities for career progression

Staff meals

Staff parties and events

Qualifications

• At least two years experience in a Pastry Chef position.
• Dedication and passion for food, especially Scottish cuisine.
• Inventiveness in coming up with daily specials.

Responsibilities

• Check and order ingredients for pastry preparation.
• Weigh and measure ingredients accurately.
• Decorate pastries and desserts creatively.
• Contribute ideas to enhance the menu.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor stock.
• Assist in hiring and training of junior chefs.
• Operate various kitchen equipment responsibly.
• Ensure a clean and hygienic work environment.

Skills

Passion for food

Creativity in menu ideas

Experience with Scottish food

Job description

We are recruiting for a passionate, forward-thinking, and experienced Pastry Chef to work alongside our Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to assist with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking as well as pastry preparation.

Responsibilities

• Stocking checking and ordering ingredients
• Weighing and measuring ingredients
• Decorating pastries and other desserts using a variety of different sauces, toppings and other items
• Contributing ideas to the menu
• Keeping accurate records
• Assist with recruiting, hiring and training KP's or Junior Chefs
• Operating a variety of kitchen equipment
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment

Qualifications

YOU...

Are dedicated and passionate about food... an interest in Scottish food and utilising local produce is a plus.

Are inventive and love to come up with ideas and daily specials

Have at least two years experience in a Pastry Chef position

Ideally living in Scotland

Ready to get started

A LITTLE ABOUT - The Albyn

Proud purveyors of fine fayre in the heart of Aberdeen’s West End — this is The Albyn, reimagined.

A welcoming and modern twist on a long-time favourite, where closed doors are reopened, familiar spaces are refurbished and hospitality is the #1 priority. A bright, open and elegant interior sets the scene, where friendly staff go the extra mile for each customer and our menus combine local ingredients, heritage and modern tastes in perfect balance.

There’s space for fine food and drink, there’s space for family dining, there’s space for watching the rugby — there’s space for everyone at The Albyn. Come awa’ in.

A LITTLE ABOUT US…

We are an owner operated business with big ideas. We care about customer service, excellent food and building an amazing team. We have big plans and want to offer Aberdeen something different within the hospitality industry. We think outside the box and want our team to wake up and want to come to work every day. We notice the little things and value loyalty, dedication and passion.

What do you get?

A competitive salary and full contract

Employee Assistance Program

Generous discount off your bill (including drinks)

Immediate Start (or as soon as your notice period allows)

Salary plus Tips

Opportunities for career progression

Staff meals

Fantastic team and work environment

A business who cares about you

Staff parties, events, training courses and much more!

If you’re an experienced Pastry Chef and want to develop your career within a growing and passionate company then apply now to join our team and come along on the journey!