Pastry Chef's and Senior Pastry chef's Required - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 18+

Chartwells Independent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A catering company based at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is seeking skilled Pastry Chefs and Senior Pastry Chefs for matchday and prep roles. Ideal candidates will demonstrate creativity and precision in pastry preparation, oversee daily café operations, and manage a pastry section during events. The roles require commitment to the entire season and include participation in high-profile events like the Brit Awards. This is an opportunity to learn from top chefs and enhance your culinary career.

Benefits

Work on high-profile events

Opportunities for career advancement

Supportive culinary culture

Qualifications

• Experienced Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in high-end or large-scale kitchens.
• Able to commit to all matchdays for the season, plus 2–3 prep days per match.
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce high-quality desserts, plated desserts, baked items, and daily café pastries.
• Lead a pastry section during prep and service, including café and event operations.
• Manage stock, prep schedules, and section organisation.

Skills

Creativity

Precision

Team player

Mentoring skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Level 3 Food Hygiene (desirable for Senior Pastry Chef)

Job description

Pastry Chef & Senior Pastry Chef – Premium Hospitality (Matchdays Only)

#DareToBe a passionate culinary innovator

Are you ready to take your pastry skills to stadium level on matchdays?

We're looking for Pastry Chefs and Senior Pastry Chefs to join our Premium Hospitality team at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, delivering world-class desserts, baked goods, and sweet creations for fans, VIPs, and players.

Important: This is a matchday role, and we're looking for candidates who can commit to the entire season. You will also be required to work 2–3 prep days before each matchday to ensure everything is ready for service. Candidates should be based in the local area or able to reliably travel to the stadium.

This role offers a unique blend of high-profile event work and daily café production, giving you the chance to showcase creativity, precision, and scale across a variety of experiences.

Where You’ll Work

Our Premium venues span a variety of high-end dining experiences, including:

• HCLUB on Four – Fine dining for 500 covers with in-house & guest chefs
• Tunnel Club – Premium plated desserts for 104 guests
• Suites & Loges – Sharing dessert buffets for 1,000 guests
• Restaurants & Stratus – Seasonal, innovative pastry concepts
• Player & Media Dining – Performance-focused sweet treats
• M Café – Daily café production, open 7am–5pm, serving fresh pastries and desserts to fans

You’ll also be involved in high-profile Concert & Events (C&E) such as P&G events, Brit Awards, and other large-scale stadium occasions, delivering exceptional pastries for thousands of guests under pressure.

The Roles

Pastry Chef

• Prepare and produce high-quality desserts, plated desserts, baked items, and daily café pastries
• Maintain consistency and presentation across multiple venues and event types
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and quality standards
• Support service flow and collaborate with the brigade to deliver seamless service
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and allergen compliance

Senior Pastry Chef

• Lead a pastry section during prep and service, including café and event operations
• Mentor and develop junior pastry chefs
• Manage stock, prep schedules, and section organisation
• Collaborate with Sous and Head Chefs on menu innovation and special events
• Maintain excellence in presentation, flavour, and quality under pressure

Who You Are

• Experienced Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in high-end or large-scale kitchens
• Creative, precise, and passionate about pastry craft
• Calm under pressure, organised, and detail-oriented
• Excellent team player with strong communication and mentoring skills
• Level 2 Food Hygiene (Level 3 desirable for Senior Pastry Chef)
• Able to commit to all matchdays for the season, plus 2–3 prep days per match

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Work on high-profile events like Brit Awards, P&G events, and other major stadium experiences
• Produce pastries for daily service at M Café, 7am–5pm
• Work alongside Michelin-calibre chefs and industry leaders
• Supportive, fast-paced, and passionate culinary culture
• Opportunities to grow into Sous or Head Pastry Chef roles
• Deliver memorable sweet experiences for fans, VIPs, and players

Apply now to be invited to our culinary open day on the 14th January! Applications will be prioritized based your availability that day and for the season ahead. A skills test will also be done on the day