Pastry Chef de Partie

Hawksmoor Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Tronc paid for every hour

Free team meals on shift

50% off food

Income protection

Volunteer days

Early wage access

Referral bonuses

Savings on travel, shopping & events

Welfare budget for snacks

Training & progression

Job summary

Hawksmoor Edinburgh is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead the pastry section, delivering desserts with precision and care that meet Hawksmoor standards. This hands‑on role requires attention to detail, organisation and a pride in craft, working with the wider kitchen team to ensure every dessert passes Hawksmoor’s quality checks.

You will run prep and service, mentor junior pastry staff, maintain mise en place, and ensure food safety and cleanliness at all times, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Experienced as a Chef de Partie within pastry.
• Passionate about baking, desserts and technical precision.
• Organised and calm during busy services.
• Detail-focused and committed to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Run the pastry section during prep and service.
• Prepare and present desserts to Hawksmoor standards.
• Manage mise en place and section organization efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness.
• Support and guide Commis Chefs on the pastry section.
• Work closely with senior chefs to ensure consistency and quality.

Skills

Pastry chef de Partie

Desserts & baking

Technical precision

Organised & calm

Team player & mentor

Job description

Pastry Chef de Party

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK's home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with award-winning wines and cocktails. We're proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.

As a Pastry Chef de Partie at Hawksmoor, you'll take ownership of the pastry section, delivering consistently high-quality desserts with precision and care. This is a hands-on role where attention to detail, organisation and pride in your craft are key. You'll work closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure every dessert leaving the pass meets Hawksmoor standards.

What You'll Do

• Run the pastry section during prep and service
• Prepare and present desserts to Hawksmoor standards
• Manage mise en place and section organization efficiently
• Maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness
• Support and guide Commis Chefs on the pastry section
• Work closely with senior chefs to ensure consistency and quality

Who You Are

• Experienced as a Chef de Partie within pastry
• Passionate about baking, desserts and technical precision
• Organised and calm during busy services
• Detail-focused and committed to high standards
• A supportive team player who enjoys developing others
• Keen to continue growing within a professional kitchen

Our Values

• Welcome Everyone - We create warm, inclusive spaces where people feel genuinely welcome.
• Work Hard and Be Nice to People - We set high standards and treat each other with kindness and respect.
• Hit Hawksmoor Standards - We care deeply about quality and consistency every day.
• Keep Evolving - We stay curious, open to feedback and always looking to improve.

Benefits

• Paid overtime on salaries
• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including holidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your loved ones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping and experiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks and support
• Full training and development with clear progression opportunities

We're building a team that reflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyone and believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindness is key and high standards are met together. If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, you might be exactly who we're looking for.