Pastry Chef de Partie

Fallow; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality venue in the City of Westminster is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead the pastry section of their kitchen. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in pastry production, exhibit meticulous attention to detail, and collaborate effectively with the kitchen team. This full-time role offers competitive salary and numerous benefits, including discounts and well-being initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Learning and development opportunities

Free welcome lunch

Discounts across the group

Staff meals during shifts

Increased holiday entitlement after three years

Enhanced parental leave

Sabbaticals after three years

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or as a Demi Chef de Partie.
• Passionate about modern pastry techniques and seasonal ingredients.
• Proactive with a desire for personal growth in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry section, creating desserts and baked goods.
• Ensure precision and creativity in pastry items.
• Manage pastry stock and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

About Fallow

Fallow was founded by three individuals in May 2019, two chefs Jack Croft and William Murray, and career hospitality entrepreneur James Robson. The essence of this combination makes up much of Fallow’s DNA, where conscious culinary creativity meets hospitality experience and passion. Fallow’s permanent home in St James’s market was established in November 2021 and has since attracted a string of awards including both the Marie Claire and GQ’s sustainable restaurant of the year and the Caterer award for ‘best new restaurant’.

Position

As a Pastry Chef de Partie at Fallow, you will be responsible for running the pastry section of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards in the preparation, presentation, and execution of all pastry and dessert items.

Key Responsibilities

• Take charge of the pastry section, preparing and producing desserts, breads, and baked goods to an exceptional standard.
• Ensure consistency, creativity, and precision in every pastry item served.
• Assist in the management of pastry stock levels, ordering, and storage in line with purchasing and sustainability guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient pastry area at all times.
• Collaborate closely with the wider kitchen team to support seamless service.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and allergen awareness practices to the highest standard.

About You

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie, or solid experience as a Demi Chef de Partie in a fast‑paced, high‑quality pastry kitchen.
• Passionate about modern pastry techniques, seasonal ingredients, and innovation.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to excellence.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Positive, proactive, and eager to grow and develop within a supportive environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Career progression.
• Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses.
• Wellbeing initiatives.
• Reward and recognition schemes.
• Free welcome lunch for you and a guest.
• 50% restaurant discounts across the group.
• 25% Friends and Family discounts.
• 50% discount on company retail.
• Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials.
• Staff meal during your shift.
• Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment.
• Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment).
• Sabbaticals (after three years employment).
• Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop‑up night.

Core Information

• Experience: Required.
• Languages: English – Advanced.
• Employment: Full‑time.
• Benefits: Competitive industry pay.
• Starting time: Immediate start!

Company Culture

At FALLOW, we’re passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well‑known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.