Pastry Chef

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Wellness and exercise classes

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland is seeking a talented Pastry Chef for their high-end catering team in Canary Wharf. This role involves creating fine dining desserts and producing various pastries for corporate settings.

The ideal candidate will have experience in luxury hotels or high-end catering, showcasing strong creative skills and attention to detail. Benefits include free meals, a pension scheme, wellness classes, and exclusive discounts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef in fine dining or luxury hotels.
• Strong dessert and cake production skills.
• Ability to manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver fine dining desserts for restaurant service.
• Produce cakes and pastries for the on-site coffee bar.
• Prepare elegant petit fours for hospitality and meeting room service.
• Contribute to hospitality events with buffets and dessert displays.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Support menu development with seasonal pastry ideas.

Skills

Pastry production skills

Creativity

Food safety knowledge

Team player mentality

Job description

Pastry Chef required in Canary Wharf, paying up to £43K

We are looking for a talented and passionate Pastry Chef to join our high‑end contract catering team within a prestigious banking environment in Canary Wharf.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled pastry professional who enjoys producing refined desserts and hospitality offerings in a professional corporate setting.

What you’ll be doing as a Pastry Chef

• Creating and delivering fine dining desserts for restaurant service (up to 50 covers per week)
• Producing a range of cakes, pastries, and sweet treats for the on‑site coffee bar
• Preparing elegant petit fours for hospitality and meeting room service
• Contributing to hospitality events with buffets, finger foods, canapés, and dessert displays
• Maintaining exceptional presentation standards and attention to detail
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations
• Supporting menu development with seasonal and innovative pastry ideas

What you’ll need to succeed as a Pastry Chef

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef in fine dining, hospitality, luxury hotels, or high‑end contract catering
• Strong pastry, dessert, and cake production skills
• Creative flair with excellent presentation standards
• Organised and able to manage multiple demands in a fast‑paced environment
• Knowledge of food safety and allergen management
• A positive attitude and strong team‑player mentality

Benefits

• Free meals
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un‑wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!