Temp Pastry Chef – Fine Dining Desserts, 40h/wk + OT

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Job summary

Baxter Storey is hiring a Pastry Chef in Manchester City Centre for a fixed-term period from December 2026 to April 2027. The role is predominantly Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with paid overtime and a focus on crafting exquisite desserts for client events.

You will join a structured culinary team, delivering high-end pastry creations for bespoke dinners, corporate parties and outdoor events. Previous experience in luxury hospitality is preferred, with strong attention to detail and

Qualifications

• Very well organised and ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in working in a 5 star hotel or 2 Rosette restaurant.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sole responsibility for all desserts and pastry for the client floor and the staff dining.
• Manage food and produce ordering by keeping a record of wastage, stock holding and any food cost concerns.
• Work with Head Chef on development and costing of menus, ensuring up-to-date trends.
• Deliver high quality desserts across events and maintain highest quality and consistency.
• Be part of a structured team to create high-end, tailored events from fine dining to large corporate functions.

Skills

Organisation

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Job description

Baxter Storey is hiring a Pastry Chef in Manchester City Centre for a fixed-term period from December 2026 to April 2027. The role is predominantly Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with paid overtime and a focus on crafting exquisite desserts for client events.

You will join a structured culinary team, delivering high-end pastry creations for bespoke dinners, corporate parties and outdoor events. Previous experience in luxury hospitality is preferred, with strong attention to detail and