Head Pastry Chef – Elite 5 Star Hotel

Job Description

One of our most exclusive clients, a prestigious 5-star hotel in the heart of London, is searching for a highly skilled and creative Head Pastry Chef to lead their 16-strong pastry team. In this role, you’ll take charge of crafting exceptional desserts for their award-winning Modern British restaurant, elegant afternoon tea service, and private dining rooms.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Head Pastry Chef…

• £75,000 per annum plus up to £7,000 service charge
• Incredible training and development
• Private medical insurance 
• Dental and optical benefits
• Meals on duty
• Enhanced pension scheme 
• Social and sports activities

• Season ticket loan
• Wellbeing programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dry cleaning
• Discounts on food, drinks and beauty service in the local area

Responsibilities as the Head Pastry Chef…

• Leading, training, and mentoring a well-established pastry team of 16.
• Overseeing the pastry operations for a Modern British fine dining restaurant (70 covers), afternoon tea (60–130 guests), and three private dining rooms.
• Creating and executing modern, high-end pastry menus for all dining areas.
• Ensuring smooth kitchen operations through strong organisation, leadership, and stock control.
• Collaborating with the Executive Chef to develop seasonal and innovative menus.

This role is perfect for an experienced and organised Head Pastry Chef with a luxury hotel background who thrives in a top-quality, creative environment.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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