Pastry Chef

Dover Street Market; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A trendy bakery located in the City of London is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef to join their small team. This role focuses on preparing and presenting an array of pastries and desserts to the highest standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of pastry experience, excellent communication skills, and a flexible attitude. Benefits include staff discounts, cycle-to-work schemes, and 28 days of holiday. Opportunity for growth and creativity in a vibrant workplace.

Benefits

Staff discount up to 60%

Seasonal sales up to 90% off

50% discount on on-site food

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of pastry experience required.
• Food Hygiene & Safety Level 2 is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Flexible attitude to manage varied workloads.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and present a variety of pastries and desserts.
• Work closely with the Sous Chef to develop and refine recipes.
• Manage section efficiently while maintaining cleanliness.
• Ensure quality and presentation standards are met.
• Assist in stock control and minimize food waste.
• Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene practices.

Skills

2 years pastry experience

Food Hygiene & Safety Level 2

Excellent communication

Flexible attitude

Ability to work independently

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Pastry Chef to join our small team at Rose Bakery, working closely with the kitchen team. Kitchen experience is essential. Energy, adaptability along with a great attitude are also key for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and present a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods to the highest standards
• Work closely with the Sous Chef to develop and refine recipes, ensuring consistency and creativity in our pastry offerings
• Manage your section efficiently, maintaining a well‑organised and clean workspace
• Ensure all pastries and desserts meet our quality and presentation standards before leaving the kitchen
• Assist in stock control, ordering, and minimizing food waste
• Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene practices at all times

Skills Required

• Minimum 2 year pastry experience required
• Food Hygiene & Safety Level 2 is desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible attitude and ability to manage a varied workload
• Ability to work independently and to be self‑motivated

What You Can Expect

• Staff discount at Dover Street Market up to 60% off
• Access to seasonal sales at Dover Street Market up to 90% off
• 50% discount off all on‑site food & drink at Rose Bakery
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate the diversity of our workforce, which makes us unique, creative, and connected. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure fair treatment for all candidates and employees. We welcome people from all walks of life and strive to make everyone feel they belong. We regularly review our recruitment and onboarding processes to be as inclusive as possible. We respect everyone’s stories and celebrate our differences.