Pastry Chef

The Ivy Collection; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Ivy Collection as a Pastry Chef in London, where you'll prepare an array of desserts and enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salary, career development programs, and staff discounts. This role calls for a passionate individual ready to excel in a busy culinary environment.

Benefits

Competitive Industry pay

Management Career Development Program

Extra holiday allowance for length of service

50% staff discount for dining

Birthday day off guarantee

Discounts on hundreds of retailers

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role in a professional kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills with a focus on pastry.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and pastry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality desserts according to recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Collaborate with prep chefs to monitor inventory.

Skills

Culinary skills

Passion for pastry

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of food safety practices

Job description

The Ivy is established as an iconic destination for fine dining and impeccable service, The Ivy represents elegance, sophistication, and culinary excellence. With a rich history spanning decades, our commitment to exceeding guest expectations remains unwavering.

Job Description:

As a Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and assembling a range of desserts and afternoon teas. The perfect candidate will be an enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual with a passion for pastry and willingness to develop their skills.

This role is ideal for a Pastry Chef who can balance the delicate execution of detailed dishes with the demand of a busy kitchen environment.

Benefits &Rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & Tronc)
• A Management Career Development Program which includes online and practical assessments.
• Extra holiday allowancefor length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• 50% staff discountfor you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• You can take your Birthday as a day off- Guaranteed!
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more
• Guaranteed 20 hoursminimumcontract - Full Time
• Guaranteed 10 hoursminimumcontract - Part Time

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for pastry.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and pastry techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare high-quality desserts according to recipes and standards.
• Set up and stock their assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients.
• Collaborate closely with prep chefs to monitor inventory and ensure correct daily par levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, adhering to food safety.
• Follow instructions from the Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Join our culinary team and take the next step in your career as a Pastry Chef!

The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.

Compensation: Competitive salary