Pastry Chef — Fine-Dining Desserts for Elite Events

WSH Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Storey is seeking a Pastry Chef for a fixed-term maternity cover in Manchester City Centre. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with paid overtime, from December 2026 to April 2027. It offers a temporary, full-time contract with potential relocation after the term.

You will lead the pastry and dessert offerings for events and staff dining, working with a high-quality team to deliver exceptional catering for bespoke dinners, corporate parties and large events.

Responsibilities

• To have sole responsibility of all desserts and pastry for the client floor and the staff dining.
• To ensure the food remains to the highest quality and consistency across all events.
• To manage food and produce ordering by keeping a record of wastage, stock holding and any food cost concerns.
• To work with the HeadChef with the development and costing of menus, ensuring we are keeping up to date with the latest trends.

Job description

Baxter Storey is seeking a Pastry Chef for a fixed-term maternity cover in Manchester City Centre. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with paid overtime, from December 2026 to April 2027. It offers a temporary, full-time contract with potential relocation after the term.

You will lead the pastry and dessert offerings for events and staff dining, working with a high-quality team to deliver exceptional catering for bespoke dinners, corporate parties and large events.