Pastry Chef de Partie - Creative Desserts & High-Volume

Parker's Tavern; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Team events

Room and F&B discounts across Marriott

Refer a friend – up to £400 referral

Job summary

University Arms in Cambridge seeks a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead a designated pastry section, crafting high-quality pastries and desserts for a busy hotel environment. You will work under pressure, maintain consistency, and contribute to menu development and seasonal offerings.

The role requires strong pastry skills, experience in a hotel pastry environment, and a passion for detail. Excellent hygiene standards and allergen awareness are essential, with early mornings, weekends, and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie in a hotel or high-quality pastry environment.
• Excellent pastry techniques, baking, chocolate work and plating.
• Able to work under pressure with high-volume demands.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake and present pastry items to the highest standards.
• Run an assigned pastry section efficiently and independently.
• Contribute to menu creation and seasonal offerings.
• Support high-volume production for afternoon teas and desserts.
• Maintain pastry quality, portion control and consistency.
• Ensure all food meets hygiene, safety and allergen standards.
• Train and guide junior team members as needed.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and inventory management.
• Collaborate with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Deputise the pastry team in the Head Pasry Chef's absence.

Skills

Pastry chef de partie experience

High-volume pastry production

Attention to detail

Food safety & hygiene

Allergen protocols

Job description

University Arms in Cambridge seeks a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead a designated pastry section, crafting high-quality pastries and desserts for a busy hotel environment. You will work under pressure, maintain consistency, and contribute to menu development and seasonal offerings.

The role requires strong pastry skills, experience in a hotel pastry environment, and a passion for detail. Excellent hygiene standards and allergen awareness are essential, with early mornings, weekends, and holiday