Pastry Chef for Elite Events - Fixed Term in Manchester

WSH Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Storey in Manchester City Centre is seeking a Pastry Chef for a fixed term contract from December 2026 to April 2027. The role runs Monday to Friday, 7:00–15:30, with a 40-hour week and paid overtime, focusing on desserts and pastry for client events and staff dining.

You will collaborate with a structured team to deliver high-end, bespoke dining experiences—from fine dining dinners to large corporate events—while maintaining top quality and cost control.

Qualifications

• Very well organised and ability to prioritise work load.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in working in a 5 star hotel or 2 Rosette restaurant.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

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.
• To assist the other sections where necessary

Job description

Baxter Storey in Manchester City Centre is seeking a Pastry Chef for a fixed term contract from December 2026 to April 2027. The role runs Monday to Friday, 7:00–15:30, with a 40-hour week and paid overtime, focusing on desserts and pastry for client events and staff dining.

You will collaborate with a structured team to deliver high-end, bespoke dining experiences—from fine dining dinners to large corporate events—while maintaining top quality and cost control.