Pastry Chef - Angela Hartnett Restaurant

Cafe Murano; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant in London is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to oversee the pastry section and dessert menu. The role emphasizes creativity and culinary development in a supportive environment. Successful candidates will thrive in a quality, fast-paced kitchen, with opportunities for progression and unique experiences. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including a generous holiday allowance, bonuses, and team meals.

Benefits

No zero hour contracts

Flexible rota’s released 2 weeks in advance

Good quality team meals

Yearly uniform allowance

Cash bonus awards

Introduce a friend bonus £1000

Up to 28 days paid holiday

50% off dining

Access to employee assistance programme

Discounts on shopping and travel

Wagestream app access

Career growth opportunities

Company parties and events

Supplier trips

Restaurant closure over festive period

Qualifications

• Have the desire to develop your knowledge and broaden your culinary skills.
• Be able to manage the pastry section.
• Have previously worked in a quality, fast paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• In charge of the pastry section and dessert menu.
• Work with the Head Chef and Angela.
• Encourage creativity and new ideas.

Skills

Culinary skills

Management of pastry section

Desire to develop knowledge

Strive for excellence

Job description

Angela Hartnett is on the lookout for a Pastry Chef to join our Murano family in Mayfair

You will be in charge of the pastry section and dessert menu with the Head Chef and Angela. You will have opportunities to develop, progress and learn from our inspiring leaders, who encourage creativity and welcome new ideas.

We are committed to investing in our people and fostering a strong sense of family and mutual respect. We celebrate individuality and diversity with our teams coming from all over the world.

Our Pastry Chef Company Benefits:

• No zero hour contracts
• Flexible rota’s released 2 weeks in advance to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Good quality team meals at lunch and dinner where we all eat together
• We provide a yearly uniform allowance available to replace any old uniform when needed
• Cash bonus awards given to those who we recognise go the extra mile!
• Introduce a friend bonus £1000
• Up to 28 days paid holiday (including service charge) increasing with length of service
• 50% off (including complimentary drinks & starters) when you dine in any of our restaurants – for you and up to 5 of your friends
• Access to employee assistance programme including 24/7 online GP, counselling, legal advice
• Access to the company benefits programme offering discounts on shopping, travel, restaurants, brands such as Apple, Nike, Samsung & more
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn!
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth and development including professional apprenticeships and accredited training
• Company parties and events
• Opportunities to get involved with high profile outside events and festivals
• Supplier trips – Trips are arranged every year to places such as the Lake District & Brixham to meet our suppliers and really understand where our food comes from.
• We close our restaurants over the festive period to allow our teams to have a well-deserved break

We are looking for a Pastry Chef with the following:

• Have the desire to develop your knowledge and broaden your culinary skills
• Be able to manage the pastry section
• Have previously worked in a quality, fast paced kitchen
• Always strive for excellence

We put attitude ahead of experience, so if you’re not sure you have the right background hit apply and we will be in touch shortly for a chat.