Pastry Chef de Partie

Compass Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Canary Wharf seeks a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to manage the pastry section in a high-standard kitchen. Offering a great work-life balance, this role features weekday shifts only, with a pay of £16.48 per hour. Ideal candidates will have at least a year of experience and a passion for pastry creation.

Benefits

Competitive pay at £16.48 per hour

40 hours per week

Support from skilled team

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a pastry role within a high-standard restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques and baking fundamentals.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the pastry section to a high standard.
• Produce a variety of desserts, breads, and pastries consistently.
• Support and guide junior pastry staff as needed.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Baking fundamentals

Creativity in pastry

Job description

Pastry Chef de Partie - Hospitality & Fine Dining

Location: Canary Wharf

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (40 hours per week)

Pay: £16.48 per hour

We are looking for a talented and passionate Pastry Chef de Partie to join our fine dining kitchen team in Canary Wharf. This role offers a great work-life balance with weekday-only shifts-no evenings or weekends.

About the Role

You will be responsible for running the pastry section, preparing high-quality desserts, breads, and other baked goods to a professional standard. Working closely with the culinary team, you'll help maintain the high standards of our fine dining establishment while developing your pastry skills further.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the pastry section to a high standard
• Produce a variety of desserts, breads, and pastries consistently and creatively
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and food safety standards within the pastry area
• Support and guide junior pastry staff as needed

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a pastry role within a high-standard hospitality or fine dining kitchen
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques and baking fundamentals
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressureExcellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Passion for creativity in pastry and desserts

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday shifts only-no evenings or weekends
• Competitive pay at £16.48 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Support from a skilled and experienced team
• Professional, high-standard kitchen environment

If you have the right experience and are eager to advance your pastry career in a dynamic Canary Wharf setting, we would love to hear from you!

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 workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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!