Pastry chef - Daytimes

Mise en Place London; London (WV); On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and modern brunch café known for its seasonal British menu with a Mediterranean twist. As a pastry chef, you will lead the pastry section, creating innovative and delicious baked goods in a supportive environment. Enjoy great daytime hours while working independently in a dedicated pastry kitchen. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative individual eager to grow within a dynamic team. If you have a passion for baking and a commitment to quality, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Supportive owner

Opportunities for pop-up events

Access to seasonal herbs and vegetables

Warm working environment

Daytime working hours

Qualifications

• Experienced pastry chef with a flair for innovation and creativity.
• Ability to work independently and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the pastry section, including menu creation and production.
• Maintain quality standards while working in a friendly team.

Skills

Pastry and baking expertise

Creativity in menu creation

Ability to work independently

Experience with dietary requirements

Team collaboration

Job description

Pastry chef for an independent, modern, and popular brunch cafe/restaurant with fabulous local reviews and a supportive owner. Daytime hours only - Hammersmith - May 25 start.

The Company:

A local, bright, modern cafe/restaurant located in Hammersmith, known for delivering great food with a seasonal British menu with a Mediterranean twist.

Role Details:

This busy establishment is renowned for excellent cooking and is best suited for an experienced, creative pastry chef. You will assume full responsibility for overseeing the pastry section, including menu creation, production, and maintaining quality standards, working in an operation with high standards within a friendly, tight-knit team.

About you:

• A positive and energetic pastry chef who would integrate well into the existing kitchen team.
• Background in pastry and baking.
• Enjoy working independently in a bright, separate pastry kitchen on a different level from the main kitchen.
• Creative and trend-savvy with a flair for innovation, experienced in crafting baked goods and pastries such as laminated lemon dough bread and seasonally inspired bakes. All items are made fresh in-house.
• High standards, organized, and able to work comfortably alone while also supporting a friendly kitchen team.
• Experience catering to specific dietary requirements and creating vegan options.
• Calm, methodical, self-motivated, team-spirited, and eager to grow within a modern, cutting-edge business.
• Reliable, creative, hardworking, and committed to a long-term role.

Benefits:

• Working under a supportive owner aiming to grow the business further.
• Opportunities for pop-up events, launches, and guest chef appearances.
• Access to a plot of seasonal herbs and vegetables to incorporate into menus.
• Great daytime hours - 5 days a week, 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, weekends on a rota.
• Warm, friendly working environment.

Salary & Benefits:

£38,000 plus tronc (£5,000).

You must have the right to work in the UK and provide all necessary supporting documents.

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