Pastry Chef de Partie - Central London 34,000 + Paid Overtime (1.5x rate) Monday to Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Contract Catering International Law Firm About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join a prestigious International Law Firm in Central London. Working within an award-winning contract catering operation, this role offers an exceptional work-life balance and the chance to showcase your pastry skills across a range of refined dining services. You'll be responsible for creating elegant, innovative, and seasonal desserts for the firm's staff restaurant, hospitality events, and director's fine dining. The role requires a strong eye for detail, creativity, and the ability to maintain consistency in flavour, texture, and presentation to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities Prepare and produce high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods for daily service and bespoke functions. Collaborate with senior chefs to design and deliver fine dining menus for directors dining and hospitality events. Uphold exceptional hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP). Support smooth kitchen operations by maintaining efficiency and organisation during service. Contribute ideas for menu innovation and seasonal updates. The Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie in a fine dining, hotel, or contract catering environment. A genuine passion for pastry and modern dessert presentation. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. A strong communicator with a proactive, positive attitude. Knowledge of current trends in patisserie and plated desserts. What's on Offer 34,000 per annum Monday to Friday schedule - weekends and evenings free Paid overtime at 1.5x standard rate Opportunities for career progression within a leading contract caterer Access to ongoing training and development programmes A supportive, professional, and creative kitchen environment Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
Pastry Chef de Partie - Central London 34,000 + Paid Overtime (1.5x rate) Monday to Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Contract Catering International Law Firm About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join a prestigious International Law Firm in Central London. Working within an award-winning contract catering operation, this role offers an exceptional work-life balance and the chance to showcase your pastry skills across a range of refined dining services. You'll be responsible for creating elegant, innovative, and seasonal desserts for the firm's staff restaurant, hospitality events, and director's fine dining. The role requires a strong eye for detail, creativity, and the ability to maintain consistency in flavour, texture, and presentation to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities Prepare and produce high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods for daily service and bespoke functions. Collaborate with senior chefs to design and deliver fine dining menus for directors dining and hospitality events. Uphold exceptional hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP). Support smooth kitchen operations by maintaining efficiency and organisation during service. Contribute ideas for menu innovation and seasonal updates. The Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie in a fine dining, hotel, or contract catering environment. A genuine passion for pastry and modern dessert presentation. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. A strong communicator with a proactive, positive attitude. Knowledge of current trends in patisserie and plated desserts. What's on Offer 34,000 per annum Monday to Friday schedule - weekends and evenings free Paid overtime at 1.5x standard rate Opportunities for career progression within a leading contract caterer Access to ongoing training and development programmes A supportive, professional, and creative kitchen environment Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Pastry Chefs All Levels (Commis / Chef de Partie / Senior) Location: Cambridge Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week) Every Other Weekend Off Pay: £27,560 £37,688 per year (dependent on experience) Entry-Level / Commis: Starting from £27,560 Chef de Partie: Mid-range, typically £30,000 £33,000 Senior / Head Pastry: £34,000 £37,688 Looking for a role where creativity, quality and wor click apply for full job details
Nov 17, 2025
Full time
Pastry Chefs All Levels (Commis / Chef de Partie / Senior) Location: Cambridge Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week) Every Other Weekend Off Pay: £27,560 £37,688 per year (dependent on experience) Entry-Level / Commis: Starting from £27,560 Chef de Partie: Mid-range, typically £30,000 £33,000 Senior / Head Pastry: £34,000 £37,688 Looking for a role where creativity, quality and wor click apply for full job details
Recruit4staff are representing a well-established gastropub operator in their search for a Chef de Partie to work at their well established pub in Deeside What are client is offering the successful Chef De Partie: Pay: £13.50PH Hours of Work: 45 hour contract - hours will vary on a rota basis Duration: Permanent Benefits: Opportunities for creative input on menu development, career progression in a growing company Job Role: Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard. Take full ownership of your designated section of the kitchen (e.g., grill, larder, pastry) Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations. Ensure all food preparation is carried out according to recipes and guidelines. Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety at all times. Assist in the training and development of junior kitchen staff and apprentices. Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins. Contribute to the development of new menu items and seasonal specials. Participate in stock checks and assist with ordering and inventory management. What our client is looking for in the successful General Manager: Previous experience as a Chef de Partie within a gastro pub or similar establishment - ESSENTIAL (Junior CDP would be considered) Food Hygiene Certificate - ESSENTIAL Formal culinary qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) - DESIRABLE Passion for British food, local produce, and creative menu development Strong communication skills Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced kitchen. Team player with a positive attitude and strong communication skills. Commutable From: Wrexham / Chester / Deeside / Wirral Similar Job Titles: Head Chef, Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, Senior Sous Chef, Chef Patron, Culinary Manager, Head Cook For further information about this role, please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff, who are operating as a recruitment agency. JBRP1_UKTJ
Nov 15, 2025
Full time
Recruit4staff are representing a well-established gastropub operator in their search for a Chef de Partie to work at their well established pub in Deeside What are client is offering the successful Chef De Partie: Pay: £13.50PH Hours of Work: 45 hour contract - hours will vary on a rota basis Duration: Permanent Benefits: Opportunities for creative input on menu development, career progression in a growing company Job Role: Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard. Take full ownership of your designated section of the kitchen (e.g., grill, larder, pastry) Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations. Ensure all food preparation is carried out according to recipes and guidelines. Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety at all times. Assist in the training and development of junior kitchen staff and apprentices. Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins. Contribute to the development of new menu items and seasonal specials. Participate in stock checks and assist with ordering and inventory management. What our client is looking for in the successful General Manager: Previous experience as a Chef de Partie within a gastro pub or similar establishment - ESSENTIAL (Junior CDP would be considered) Food Hygiene Certificate - ESSENTIAL Formal culinary qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) - DESIRABLE Passion for British food, local produce, and creative menu development Strong communication skills Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced kitchen. Team player with a positive attitude and strong communication skills. Commutable From: Wrexham / Chester / Deeside / Wirral Similar Job Titles: Head Chef, Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, Senior Sous Chef, Chef Patron, Culinary Manager, Head Cook For further information about this role, please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff, who are operating as a recruitment agency. JBRP1_UKTJ
Position:Pastry Chef Department:Hospitality Responsible To:Head Chef and Senior Pastry Chef Hours of Work:Average of 37.5 hours per week. The kitchen operates on a rota system, which includes evening and weekend shifts. Due to the nature of the clients activities, occasional out-of-hours work may be required. Shift patterns may be adjusted to meet business needs click apply for full job details
Nov 12, 2025
Full time
Position:Pastry Chef Department:Hospitality Responsible To:Head Chef and Senior Pastry Chef Hours of Work:Average of 37.5 hours per week. The kitchen operates on a rota system, which includes evening and weekend shifts. Due to the nature of the clients activities, occasional out-of-hours work may be required. Shift patterns may be adjusted to meet business needs click apply for full job details
Job Description Job Title: Pastry Chef (Chef de Partie level) Hours of work: Average of 37.5 hours per week. The kitchen staff work a rota system which includes working evenings and weekends. Because of the nature of the client's activities, some work out of hours may also be necessary. Shifts may change in order to cover business needs. Department: Hospitality Responsible to: Head Chef and Senior Pastry Chef Purpose of Job: As the Pastry Chef, you are responsible for operating within the pastry section of the kitchen to deliver an excellent customer experience and to assist in the development of seasonal offerings. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards. Duties and Responsibilities: • Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings • Assist in the coordination of all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation • Assist in the production to facilitate daily requirements • Contribute to the development of appropriate seasonal menu offerings • Help towards managing food cost controls to contribute to F&B revenue • Comply with food hygiene and Health, Allergen Information and Safety regulations • Adhere to the personal hygiene standards issued by the Head Chef • Help to develop and design pastry dishes that are suitable for use for the conference menus • Ensure the pastry room is kept in a clean and tidy condition and stocks are managed within budgetary constraints • Ensure that a clean laundered uniform is worn every day • Any other duties reasonably required of a person working in this position Salary: £30562p.a. depending on experience Annual Leave: 34 days per year (including bank holidays) Other details: Car parking (when available), Pension, Meals on Duty, Healthcare Cash Plan, Bonus Scheme. Breaks include a 30 minute lunch/dinner break and a 15 minute break depending on shift pattern. If this sounds like a position suitable for you, please click apply! We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.
Sep 27, 2025
Full time
Job Description Job Title: Pastry Chef (Chef de Partie level) Hours of work: Average of 37.5 hours per week. The kitchen staff work a rota system which includes working evenings and weekends. Because of the nature of the client's activities, some work out of hours may also be necessary. Shifts may change in order to cover business needs. Department: Hospitality Responsible to: Head Chef and Senior Pastry Chef Purpose of Job: As the Pastry Chef, you are responsible for operating within the pastry section of the kitchen to deliver an excellent customer experience and to assist in the development of seasonal offerings. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards. Duties and Responsibilities: • Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings • Assist in the coordination of all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation • Assist in the production to facilitate daily requirements • Contribute to the development of appropriate seasonal menu offerings • Help towards managing food cost controls to contribute to F&B revenue • Comply with food hygiene and Health, Allergen Information and Safety regulations • Adhere to the personal hygiene standards issued by the Head Chef • Help to develop and design pastry dishes that are suitable for use for the conference menus • Ensure the pastry room is kept in a clean and tidy condition and stocks are managed within budgetary constraints • Ensure that a clean laundered uniform is worn every day • Any other duties reasonably required of a person working in this position Salary: £30562p.a. depending on experience Annual Leave: 34 days per year (including bank holidays) Other details: Car parking (when available), Pension, Meals on Duty, Healthcare Cash Plan, Bonus Scheme. Breaks include a 30 minute lunch/dinner break and a 15 minute break depending on shift pattern. If this sounds like a position suitable for you, please click apply! We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.
What you'll be doing Are you a Chef de Partie looking for a role that's rewarding, varied, and a little bit different? At the House of Commons, you'll be part of a friendly and professional catering team, preparing fresh, seasonal dishes and helping to lead the daily running of a kitchen. Alongside the Senior Chef, you'll support and inspire junior chefs, while delivering food of the highest standard for Members, staff, and visitors in one of the UK's most historic workplaces. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year. Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27% Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns. What we're looking for. Must have relevant catering qualifications i.e. City and Guilds 706:1&2 Or NVQ level 1,2&3 (Pastry) or Equivalent Qualification(s). Ideally with experience of managing and motivating staff, as part of a team that is often under pressure, and the ability to be able to prioritise workload to deliver a high-quality service. Giving feedback and supporting the development of peers and juniors, or be able to demonstrate the ability to develop these skills Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to respond quickly to customer needs. Next Steps and Additional Information CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with an 500-word limit. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.
Sep 25, 2025
Full time
What you'll be doing Are you a Chef de Partie looking for a role that's rewarding, varied, and a little bit different? At the House of Commons, you'll be part of a friendly and professional catering team, preparing fresh, seasonal dishes and helping to lead the daily running of a kitchen. Alongside the Senior Chef, you'll support and inspire junior chefs, while delivering food of the highest standard for Members, staff, and visitors in one of the UK's most historic workplaces. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year. Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27% Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns. What we're looking for. Must have relevant catering qualifications i.e. City and Guilds 706:1&2 Or NVQ level 1,2&3 (Pastry) or Equivalent Qualification(s). Ideally with experience of managing and motivating staff, as part of a team that is often under pressure, and the ability to be able to prioritise workload to deliver a high-quality service. Giving feedback and supporting the development of peers and juniors, or be able to demonstrate the ability to develop these skills Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to respond quickly to customer needs. Next Steps and Additional Information CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with an 500-word limit. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.
senior Chef de Partie required in the Leicestershire area, this is a fully fresh kitchen which has won awards. You will really enjoy the produce they use and the standards of the plates leaving the pass. Senior Chef de Partie salary £40,000 + tips of around £500 per year. This is a great opportunity to work with high end produce and learn new dishes. This role will be based on Larder but will cover pastry & sauce on some days if needed. The role: As a senior Chef de Partie you will prepare your dishes and ensure your fridge is ready for service. In service you will cook a range of dishes on your section, ensuring they arrive at the pass on time and in coordination with the other sections. You will present your dishes to a Rosette/Award winning level. You will mainly be based on LARDER but will step in & cover pastry & sauce when needed, This role will include all the normal Chef de Partie duties. Experience: We are looking for a senior Chef de Partie from a fresh food background to run one of the sections in this kitchen, ideally cooking in Rosette/Fresh Food kitchens. You will have good knife skills and enjoy working with fresh produce. You will be a good all rounder, you be based on larder but will cover pastry & sauce a bit too. Position: Senior Chef de Partie Salary: £40,000 + Tips (depending on experience) Location: Leicestershire area Parking on site Due to the location, own mode of transport will be required. Live in available (about 1 mile off site) 40 hours per week based on Larder section but also cover pastry & sauce some days as well Next Step: HtE RECRUITMENT ARE HERE TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR NEXT PERMANENT CHEF JOB. Since 2007 HtE Recruitment have placed 100s of chefs like you into full time positions. We have a wide range of Chef de Partie, Pastry Chef, Sous Chef and Head Chef positions across the UK. When you apply for this advert, we will save your contact details to call you regarding this job, please see our website or email we will send for a full GDPR privacy statement. HtE Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this permanent position.
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
senior Chef de Partie required in the Leicestershire area, this is a fully fresh kitchen which has won awards. You will really enjoy the produce they use and the standards of the plates leaving the pass. Senior Chef de Partie salary £40,000 + tips of around £500 per year. This is a great opportunity to work with high end produce and learn new dishes. This role will be based on Larder but will cover pastry & sauce on some days if needed. The role: As a senior Chef de Partie you will prepare your dishes and ensure your fridge is ready for service. In service you will cook a range of dishes on your section, ensuring they arrive at the pass on time and in coordination with the other sections. You will present your dishes to a Rosette/Award winning level. You will mainly be based on LARDER but will step in & cover pastry & sauce when needed, This role will include all the normal Chef de Partie duties. Experience: We are looking for a senior Chef de Partie from a fresh food background to run one of the sections in this kitchen, ideally cooking in Rosette/Fresh Food kitchens. You will have good knife skills and enjoy working with fresh produce. You will be a good all rounder, you be based on larder but will cover pastry & sauce a bit too. Position: Senior Chef de Partie Salary: £40,000 + Tips (depending on experience) Location: Leicestershire area Parking on site Due to the location, own mode of transport will be required. Live in available (about 1 mile off site) 40 hours per week based on Larder section but also cover pastry & sauce some days as well Next Step: HtE RECRUITMENT ARE HERE TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR NEXT PERMANENT CHEF JOB. Since 2007 HtE Recruitment have placed 100s of chefs like you into full time positions. We have a wide range of Chef de Partie, Pastry Chef, Sous Chef and Head Chef positions across the UK. When you apply for this advert, we will save your contact details to call you regarding this job, please see our website or email we will send for a full GDPR privacy statement. HtE Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this permanent position.
