Pastry Chef de Partie

Hawksmoor; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Tronc paid

Free team meals

50% off food

Income protection

Volunteer days

Wage access (early)

Referral bonuses

Travel discounts

Welfare budget

Training & progression

Job summary

Hawksmoor is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to own the pastry section, delivering desserts to high Hawksmoor standards. You’ll work hands-on with precision, guiding Commis Chefs and collaborating with senior chefs to ensure consistency and quality across services.

This role emphasizes organisation, detail, and a passion for pastry, within a bustling kitchen that values development and teamwork.

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.
• A supportive team player who enjoys developing others.
• Keen to continue growing within a professional kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Run the pastry section during prep and service.
• Prepare and present desserts to Hawksmoor standards.
• Manage mise en place and section organisation 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 expertise

Attention to detail

Organised

Team player

Mentoring

Job description

Pastry Chef de Partie

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home ofethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired withaward-winning wines and cocktails. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one ofthe most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have beenrecognised 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 consistentlyhigh-quality desserts with precision and care. This is a hands-on role whereattention to detail, organisation and pride in your craft are key. You’ll workclosely with the wider kitchen team to ensure every dessert leaving the passmeets 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 andsection organisation efficiently
• Maintain high standards of food safety andcleanliness
• Support and guide Commis Chefs on the pastrysection
• Work closely with senior chefs to ensureconsistency and quality

Who You Are

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

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 treateach other with kindness and respect.

Hit Hawksmoor Standards - We care deeply about quality andconsistency every day.

Keep Evolving - We stay curious, open to feedback and alwayslooking to improve.

Benefits

• Paid overtime on salaries
• Tronc paid for every hour you work, includingholidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your lovedones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeingtools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping andexperiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks andsupport
• Full training and development with clearprogression opportunities

We’re building a team that reflects the richnessand diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyoneand believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindnessis key and high standards are met together. If this role excites you but youdon’t meet every requirement, please apply anyway. You might be exactly whowe’re looking for.