Pastry Chef

Job Title: Pastry Chef

Location: London

Salary: £27,352 and £ 31,000 per year + benefits

Job Type: Full-time, permanent. Monday to Friday on straight shifts only.

We are a highly prestigious Private Members' Club in the heart of Westminster in London. With a long, illustrious history of Fine Dining, we are a great place to work. We have excellent benefits, an extremely talented Head Chef, and many opportunities to learn and develop.

The Club is housed in a historic, Grade 1 listed building in the centre of London constructed in 1842 as a home from home for the Members of the Club, a function it still fulfils today, and we have a long, illustrious history of Fine Dining. We are a great workplace with excellent benefits and a much-loved, long-standing clientele. The building and its superb interiors are internationally renowned and provide a wealth of facilities for the Club's members and their guests, including restaurants, multifunctional venue spaces, libraries, hotel rooms and offices, to name but a few.

About The Role:

The Club has a unique opportunity for a Pastry Chef to join our world-leading, culturally significant hospitality organisation, based in London's historic centre, St James', on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday on straight shifts only.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative pastry chef to join our team in London. As a pastry chef, you will create and prepare a variety of high-quality desserts, baked goods, and confections. You will also manage the pastry section of the kitchen, supervise junior staff, and ensure that all operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities:

- Creating and preparing a variety of high-quality desserts, baked goods, and confections

- Developing new dessert and pastry recipes

- Managing the pastry section of the kitchen

- Supervising junior staff and delegating tasks

- Ensuring that all operations run smoothly and efficiently

- Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment

- Ordering and managing inventory of pastry supplies and ingredients

- Ensuring that all health and safety regulations are adhered to

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a pastry chef or similar role

- Excellent knowledge of pastry arts and techniques

- Strong leadership and organizational skills

- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

- Excellent time management skills

- Great attention to detail

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay Types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:

• In person

Expected Start Date:

• As soon as possible

We would love to hear from you if you meet the above requirements and are passionate about creating exceptional desserts and pastries. Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Bakery Chef, Lead Pastry Chef, Chef, Pastry Operative may also be considered for this role.