Pastry Chef – Temporary Work – Central London

Susan Hamilton Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

From £18 per hour

Regular temporary work

Central London location

Day shifts starting ~7:00am

Job summary

Hamilton Mayday is seeking experienced Pastry Chefs for regular temporary work across London, with assignments in hotels, event companies, contract caterers and other high-quality hospitality venues.

You will produce pastries, desserts and baked goods for daily service and events, so strong pastry skills and high presentation standards are essential. Regular temporary work offers ongoing assignments and central London locations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef.
• Experience in hotels, events, contract catering, fine dining, or high-volume hospitality.
• Strong pastry and baking skills.
• Good attention to detail and presentation standards.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods for daily service.
• Support events and functions with pastry needs.
• Maintain high standards of presentation.

Skills

Pastry chef

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible hours

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Pastry Chefs wanted for regular temporary work across London

Hamilton Mayday are currently looking for experienced Pastry Chefs to join our temporary team, with opportunities available across hotels, event companies, contract caterers, and other high-quality hospitality venues.

We work with a wide range of established hospitality businesses across London, giving our chefs access to regular shifts, ongoing assignments, and flexible temporary work to suit their availability. You’ll be producing high-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods for daily service, hospitality, and events, so strong pastry skills and good attention to detail are essential.

What We Offer

• From £18 per hour, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday (as with hotels weekend shifts will also be on offer)
• Mainly daytime shifts, with starts from around 7:00am
• Regular temporary work available
• Central London location
• Occasional evening events and functions throughout the year
• Work within professional, high-quality kitchen environments

We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Pastry Chef
• Experience within hotels, events, contract catering, fine dining, or high-volume hospitality
• Strong pastry and baking skills
• Good attention to detail and high standards of presentation
• Reliable, professional, and able to work well as part of a team
• Flexible approach to working hours when supporting events
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Right to work in the UK

Skills:

Pastry Chef – Temporary Work | Central London