Pastry Chef: Dessert Artist for Fine Dining

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development program

Additional holiday allowance

Staff discount

Gift vouchers

Retail discounts

Minimum 20 hours

Job summary

The Ivy Collection in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef to prepare and assemble desserts and afternoon teas in a busy kitchen.

You will bring strong pastry skills, work well under pressure, and collaborate with the prep team to maintain quality, portion control, and cleanliness. The role offers a guaranteed minimum 20 hours, competitive pay, and staff benefits.

Join a renowned fine-dining destination and contribute to our celebrated dessert program.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for pastry.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and pastry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality desserts according to recipes and standards.
• Set up and stock their assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients.
• Collaborate closely with prep chefs to monitor inventory and ensure correct daily par levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, adhering to food safety.
• Follow instructions from the Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish.
• Communicate effectively with team to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Pastry chef experience

Dessert production

Food safety

Teamwork

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

The Ivy Collection in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef to prepare and assemble desserts and afternoon teas in a busy kitchen.

You will bring strong pastry skills, work well under pressure, and collaborate with the prep team to maintain quality, portion control, and cleanliness. The role offers a guaranteed minimum 20 hours, competitive pay, and staff benefits.

Join a renowned fine-dining destination and contribute to our celebrated dessert program.