Pastry Chef

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at a renowned restaurant in Covent Garden as a Pastry Chef. This role offers the chance to create exquisite pastries inspired by North African and Southern European cuisines. With a focus on menu development and leadership, you'll train fellow chefs while ensuring the highest standards of culinary excellence. Enjoy a supportive environment that values diversity and offers generous perks, including staff discounts and paid development courses. If you're passionate about pastry and ready to make a mark in London's dining scene, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Employee Referral Scheme

Paid Development Courses

Generous Staff Discount

Cost Price Wine

Enhanced Parental Leave

Emergency Cash Advances

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Experience in North African and Southern European cuisines.
• Skilled in sweet and savoury pastries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce bread and dessert menus.
• Lead and train chefs in the pastry section.

Skills

Pastry Expertise

Menu Development

Leadership and Training

Kitchen Financials

Job description

The Barbary, located in the heart of Covent Garden, is on the lookout for an experienced and enthusiastic Pastry Chef to join our kitchen team.

Our small space is bursting with the vibrant colours, flavours, sounds, and aromas of the cuisine of the North African Coast. Sitting up in the midst of the action at our kitchen counter, the atmosphere here remains at the forefront of London’s dining scene.

Responsibilities

1. Menu Development: Passionate about North African and Southern European cuisines, with experience in bread and dessert offerings. Previous experience with our flavours and techniques is essential.
2. Pastry Expertise: Skilled in both sweet and savoury pastries, responsible for developing and producing our bread and dessert menus.
3. Leadership and Training: Lead and train chefs in the pastry section, ensuring high standards and sharing best practices.
4. Administrative Duties: Handle costing, ordering, and support kitchen maintenance, with a good understanding of kitchen financials.

We offer:

• 5 daytime shifts per week from 8am to 5pm, no doubles.
• Opportunities for internal growth within an award-winning restaurant group.
• Up to £2,000 Employee Referral Scheme.
• Paid development courses such as WSET, Watershed, and more.
• Generous staff discount of up to 50% across all venues.
• Cost price wine and supplier discounts.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Emergency cash and weekly wage advances with PayCaptain.
• Partnership with Kelly's Cause and enrolment in Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme.

We believe taking care of our team is our responsibility. Enjoy free staff meals, proper breaks, and support from Mental Health First Aid-trained managers.

About us

We are committed to creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels valued. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Our success at The Barbary Neal’s Yard and sister venues like The Palomar, The Blue Posts, Evelyn’s Table, The Mulwray, and The Barbary Notting Hill is rooted in our open-minded, compassionate approach to hospitality. We aim to create places of elegance, professionalism, and style, earning critical acclaim and awards.