Pastry Chef de Partie — Creative Desserts & Mentorship

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Newbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Employee discounts

Training & development

Company pension

Job summary

WSH Restaurants in Southern England seeks a Pastry Chef to craft desserts, pastries, breads, and petits fours to The Woodspeen standards. You will bring creativity, precision, and a passion for guest delight in a fast-paced, fine-dining setting.

You'll lead pastry production, help develop seasonal menus, mentor juniors, and uphold HACCP and high hygiene standards across the pastry section.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or Chef de Partie (Pastry) in a quality restaurant, hotel, or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking, and dessert preparation.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and HACCP procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Passion for food, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Experience within fine dining or award-winning restaurants.
• Relevant culinary or hospitality qualifications.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present a range of desserts, pastries, breads, and afternoon tea items to a consistently high standard.
• Support the development of seasonal menus and new pastry concepts.
• Ensure all pastry products are prepared in line with recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and consistency at all times.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety in accordance with company and legal requirements.
• Manage stock levels, ordering, and rotation of ingredients within the pastry section.
• Minimise waste and ensure effective use of ingredients.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service operations.
• Assist with training and mentoring junior chefs and apprentices where required.
• Ensure all equipment is used safely and maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and supportive working environment.

Skills

Pastry chef experience

Pastry techniques

Food hygiene / HACCP

High-pressure performance

Creativity & passion

Organisation & time management

Fine dining experience

Culinary/hospitality qualifications

Mentoring juniors

Job description

WSH Restaurants in Southern England seeks a Pastry Chef to craft desserts, pastries, breads, and petits fours to The Woodspeen standards. You will bring creativity, precision, and a passion for guest delight in a fast-paced, fine-dining setting.

You'll lead pastry production, help develop seasonal menus, mentor juniors, and uphold HACCP and high hygiene standards across the pastry section.