Full job descriptionPastry 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.