Pastry Chef - Guinness New Opening

Compass Group UK & Ireland; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent dining company is seeking talented Pastry Chefs for a new opening in Covent Garden, London. You will create exceptional culinary experiences while ensuring outstanding quality and hygiene standards. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a range of employee benefits. Join us to be part of an iconic hospitality destination.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and professional development

Competitive pay and gratuities

Free meals and drinks daily

Life assurance and pension schemes

Wellbeing strategy and health support

Recognition schemes and social events

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as a Pastry Chef.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail in food presentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan menus based on customer needs.
• Produce food timely for smooth service.
• Maintain high food quality and hygiene standards.

Skills

Food production

Menu development

Customer service

Food quality and hygiene

Job description

Pastry Chef – Guinness New Opening
Location:Covent Garden, London
Start Date:October 2025 (Opening Early December)
Employment Type: Full-Time Positions Available ( 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:

• To develop and plan menus that are in line with client and customer needs
• To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
• Work effectively with all colleagues at the relevant site to ensure excellent customer service
• Making outstanding quality food that is ‘picture perfect’ every time
• Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standard

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?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• 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, salary finance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, 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 some great high street discount vouchers

Join Us:

If you’re excited by the idea of working in a 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.