Pastry Chef

Job information

• Role: Pastry Demi Chef

• Position: Back of House

• Job Type: Permanent

• Salary: £35k

• Location: London

• Central London (W1)

Job Description

Change Hospitality are delighted to be recruiting for a Demi Chef de Partie to join the pastry team of a prestigious luxury hospitality operation in Central London.

Working alongside an experienced pastry team, you’ll play an important role in delivering consistently high standards across the kitchen, with plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and build your pastry expertise.

The Role

• Organising and setting up your section ready for service.
• Preparing a range of pastry and dessert products to the required standard.
• Working closely with senior members of the pastry team.
• Following recipes and specifications accurately.
• Maintaining consistently high standards of presentation and quality.
• Ensuring your section is clean, organised and fully prepared.
• Minimising waste and working efficiently to support food cost targets.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards.
• Supporting the wider kitchen team when required.
• Continuously developing your technical pastry skills and knowledge.

About You

• Previous experience within a pastry section at Commis Chef or Demi Chef de Partie level.
• A genuine passion for pastry and food.
• Experience working in a fast-paced professional kitchen.
• A good understanding of basic pastry techniques and food preparation.
• A Food Hygiene qualification.
• NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A positive, friendly and team-focused approach.
• A willingness to learn and take direction from senior chefs.
• The ambition to progress your career within pastry.

What’s on Offer?

• £32,000–£35,000 salary
• Discretionary service charge
• Full-time, permanent position
• 40 hours per week
• 28 days holiday, plus an additional day for your birthday
• Pension and life assurance
• Wellbeing and employee assistance support
• Meals provided during working hours
• Regular team events and celebrations
• Excellent hotel and hospitality discounts
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Genuine opportunities for career progression

If you’re passionate about pastry, take pride in your work and are looking for a team where you can learn, develop and progress, we’d love to hear from you

Contact details at change for this role:

• Consultant: James Buckland
• Tel: 02081941581

Email James Buckland

Please quote Job ID: Pastry Demi Chef when enquiring about this role.