Pastry Chef: Create Elite Desserts for Prestigious Events

WSH Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount across Searcys venues

Searcys pension scheme

Up to 38 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Searcys Champagne School enrollment

Meals provided on shift

Annual celebration event

Culinary development programme

Cycle to work scheme

Chef incentive days

Chef whites and shoes provided

Your birthday off

Volunteer day

Job summary

Searcys at The British Academy is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to craft exceptional desserts, pastries, breads and sweets for prestigious events and daily service in London. You will join a skilled kitchen brigade, support senior culinary leadership and contribute to a range of functions across the operation.

The role requires passion for creativity, attention to detail and consistent product quality. Competitive salary up to £45,000 with industry-leading benefits and 45-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Pastry experience in a high-quality pastry environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Team player with supportive attitude.
• Willingness to work hours aligned to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations and maintain high standards of food and service.
• Prepare pastries, desserts, breads and other sweet items across the operation.
• Assist in training and supervising junior chefs to maintain a positive kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with team to plan and deliver food requirements across all areas of the business.
• Ensure smooth daily kitchen operations and consistency of the menu offering.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Pastry experience

Excellent communication

Initiative

Time management

Organisational skills

Team player

Record keeping

Flexibility

Job description

Searcys at The British Academy is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to craft exceptional desserts, pastries, breads and sweets for prestigious events and daily service in London. You will join a skilled kitchen brigade, support senior culinary leadership and contribute to a range of functions across the operation.

The role requires passion for creativity, attention to detail and consistent product quality. Competitive salary up to £45,000 with industry-leading benefits and 45-hour weeks.