Pastry Chef - Guinness New Opening

Company of Cooks; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality group is seeking talented Pastry Chefs for a new opening in Covent Garden, London. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000, along with comprehensive training, personal development opportunities, and various benefits including free meals and daily drinks. Join us to create an unforgettable dining experience and be part of something truly special.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development

Competitive pay and gratuities

Free meals and drinks daily

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Access to Healthcare Support App

Qualifications

• Talent in pastry-making and menu development.
• Strong commitment to food quality and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan menus that align with client and customer needs.
• Produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to customers.
• Make outstanding quality food that is 'picture perfect' every time.

Job description

Pastry Chef - Guinness New Opening

Location: Covent Garden, London

Start Date: October 2025 (Opening Early December)

Employment Type: Full‑Time (40‑45 hours per week)

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum depending on experience

Ready to help create London’s most unforgettable dining experience? Company of Cooks is teaming up with Guinness to open a spectacular new destination in an iconic Covent Garden setting.

Picture this: a beautifully designed courtyard space where meticulous detail meets genuine Irish hospitality. It’s going to be something truly special.

We’re seeking talented, friendly Pastry Chefs to be foundational members of our opening team. This is a chance to use your skills to deliver world‑class service and genuinely engage with every guest.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and plan menus that align with client and customer needs.
• Produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to customers.
• Work effectively with all colleagues at the relevant site to ensure excellent customer service.
• Make outstanding quality food that is ‘picture perfect’ every time.
• Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standards.

What We Offer

• The chance to be part of a much‑anticipated opening with Guinness.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development in a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Competitive pay and gratuities, along with staff discounts and access to exclusive industry events.
• Free meals and drinks daily.
• A central, easily accessible location just minutes from Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road and Waterloo.

What’s in it for you?

• Personal Development and Training opportunities.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Holiday allowance.
• Eye care.
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance.
• Access to a Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health checks, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, and Second Medical Opinion.
• Family‑friendly support.
• A holiday purchase scheme.
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders.
• Volunteering days.
• Recognition schemes and people awards.
• Long‑service awards.
• Access to great high‑street discount vouchers.

Join Us

If you’re excited by the idea of working in an iconic space, making exceptional drinks, and bringing energy and creativity to every shift, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Guinness and Company of Cooks to shape one of London’s most exciting hospitality destinations and help us raise the bar, quite literally.