Pastry Chef

Restaurant Associates; London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job description

Pastry Chef - Canary Wharf

We are looking for a skilled Pastry Chef to join our team in Canary Wharf.

Job Details:

• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Salary: £38K

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing daily pastry production and retail orders
• Preparing a variety of baked goods, including granola, muffins, tarts, brownies, whole cakes, loaf cakes, and plated desserts
• Producing grazing table desserts and Mezz desserts twice a week (150-250 portions)
• Overseeing bread production for PDR & Brasserie
• Conducting weekly stock takes and ensuring efficient kitchen organization
• Leading and mentoring the pastry team, ensuring high standards and consistency

Required Skills & Experience:

• Leadership experience in a pastry kitchen (hotels or corporate environments)
• Ability to give clear feedback and guide team members
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Skilled in whole cake production, chocolate work, and plating

Personality & Work Ethic:

• Positive attitude and adaptability to a corporate environment
• A team player with a willingness to learn from others
• Creative but able to accept and apply feedback
• Flexible, efficient, and able to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplaces as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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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!