Pastry Chef

  • Response Recruitment Ltd
  • Jun 28, 2026
Full time Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

Pastry Chef (Full-Time)

Salary: From £32,000 to £34,000 per year

Hours: 45 hours per week (5 days out of 7)

Shifts: Early mornings, typically starting at 5:00am or 6:00am

Availability: Monday to Sunday, including weekends

We are seeking an experienced and creative Pastry Chef to join our team. The successful candidate will have a passion for producing high-quality pastries, desserts, cakes, and baked goods while maintaining excellent food safety and presentation standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare cakes, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods to a high standard
  • Assist with Afternoon Tea preparation
  • Develop new dessert and pastry offerings
  • Decorate and present products attractively and consistently
  • Monitor ingredient stock levels and place orders within budget
  • Maintain quality control of ingredients, equipment, and finished products
  • Support, train, and motivate junior team members
  • Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health, and safety regulations
Requirements
  • Minimum 3 years' experience as a Pastry Chef
  • Strong pastry, baking, and dessert preparation skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and creativity
  • Good organisational and leadership abilities
  • Knowledge of dietary and ingredient-restricted baking (e.g. gluten-free, sugar-free)
  • Relevant qualification in Pastry, Baking, Culinary Arts, or similar
  • Level 3 or Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
  • Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and varying shifts

If you are passionate about pastry and committed to delivering exceptional quality, we would love to hear from you.