Head Pastry Chef
Posted on May 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Baker Street, Greater London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Hospitality
Immediate Start
£45k - £47.5k Annual
Full-Time
Head Pastry Chef – Central London (WC1) | £45,000–£48,000
Our client is seeking a talented and creative Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry team at a prestigious Central London venue. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-end hospitality environment delivering exceptional pastry offerings for both day-to-day service and a wide range of events — from intimate gatherings to weddings and large-scale functions.
As Head Pastry Chef, you will oversee the pastry section, creating both classic and contemporary desserts, artisan breads, pastries, and bespoke cakes to an exceptional standard.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the pastry section, overseeing daily kitchen operations
Deliver outstanding pastry creations for high-profile events and prestigious occasions
Develop innovative and high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods
Train, mentor, and inspire the pastry team to consistently achieve excellence
Work closely with the Head Chef and Hospitality Manager on menu development and event planning
Create new recipes and concepts for fine dining and retail-style café offerings
Manage stock control, ordering, and kitchen budgets effectively
Adapt menus and recipes to accommodate dietary requirements, including gluten-free and sugar-free options
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
About You
Proven experience in a senior pastry role, ideally within fine dining, luxury hospitality, or a 5-star environment
Passionate about pastry, baking, and culinary innovation
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Highly creative with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Relevant pastry or culinary qualifications preferred
Experience within high-end contract catering or hospitality environments would be advantageous
Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance (2x salary)
Recognition and reward schemes
Birthday day off
Referral bonus scheme
Interested? Then we’d love to talk to you
Please note: Sponsorship is not offered for this position
Jubilee Personnel Services Limited is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy
IND7
Our client is seeking a talented and creative Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry team at a prestigious Central London venue. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-end hospitality environment delivering exceptional pastry offerings for both day-to-day service and a wide range of events — from intimate gatherings to weddings and large-scale functions.
As Head Pastry Chef, you will oversee the pastry section, creating both classic and contemporary desserts, artisan breads, pastries, and bespoke cakes to an exceptional standard.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the pastry section, overseeing daily kitchen operations
Deliver outstanding pastry creations for high-profile events and prestigious occasions
Develop innovative and high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods
Train, mentor, and inspire the pastry team to consistently achieve excellence
Work closely with the Head Chef and Hospitality Manager on menu development and event planning
Create new recipes and concepts for fine dining and retail-style café offerings
Manage stock control, ordering, and kitchen budgets effectively
Adapt menus and recipes to accommodate dietary requirements, including gluten-free and sugar-free options
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
About You
Proven experience in a senior pastry role, ideally within fine dining, luxury hospitality, or a 5-star environment
Passionate about pastry, baking, and culinary innovation
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Highly creative with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Relevant pastry or culinary qualifications preferred
Experience within high-end contract catering or hospitality environments would be advantageous
Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance (2x salary)
Recognition and reward schemes
Birthday day off
Referral bonus scheme
Interested? Then we’d love to talk to you
Please note: Sponsorship is not offered for this position
Jubilee Personnel Services Limited is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy
IND7
Reference: 225127677
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Head Pastry Chef
Posted on May 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Baker Street, Greater London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Hospitality
Immediate Start
£45k - £47.5k Annual
Full-Time
Head Pastry Chef – Central London (WC1) | £45,000–£48,000
Our client is seeking a talented and creative Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry team at a prestigious Central London venue. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-end hospitality environment delivering exceptional pastry offerings for both day-to-day service and a wide range of events — from intimate gatherings to weddings and large-scale functions.
As Head Pastry Chef, you will oversee the pastry section, creating both classic and contemporary desserts, artisan breads, pastries, and bespoke cakes to an exceptional standard.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the pastry section, overseeing daily kitchen operations
Deliver outstanding pastry creations for high-profile events and prestigious occasions
Develop innovative and high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods
Train, mentor, and inspire the pastry team to consistently achieve excellence
Work closely with the Head Chef and Hospitality Manager on menu development and event planning
Create new recipes and concepts for fine dining and retail-style café offerings
Manage stock control, ordering, and kitchen budgets effectively
Adapt menus and recipes to accommodate dietary requirements, including gluten-free and sugar-free options
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
About You
Proven experience in a senior pastry role, ideally within fine dining, luxury hospitality, or a 5-star environment
Passionate about pastry, baking, and culinary innovation
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Highly creative with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Relevant pastry or culinary qualifications preferred
Experience within high-end contract catering or hospitality environments would be advantageous
Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance (2x salary)
Recognition and reward schemes
Birthday day off
Referral bonus scheme
Interested? Then we’d love to talk to you
Please note: Sponsorship is not offered for this position
Jubilee Personnel Services Limited is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy
IND7
Our client is seeking a talented and creative Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry team at a prestigious Central London venue. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-end hospitality environment delivering exceptional pastry offerings for both day-to-day service and a wide range of events — from intimate gatherings to weddings and large-scale functions.
As Head Pastry Chef, you will oversee the pastry section, creating both classic and contemporary desserts, artisan breads, pastries, and bespoke cakes to an exceptional standard.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the pastry section, overseeing daily kitchen operations
Deliver outstanding pastry creations for high-profile events and prestigious occasions
Develop innovative and high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods
Train, mentor, and inspire the pastry team to consistently achieve excellence
Work closely with the Head Chef and Hospitality Manager on menu development and event planning
Create new recipes and concepts for fine dining and retail-style café offerings
Manage stock control, ordering, and kitchen budgets effectively
Adapt menus and recipes to accommodate dietary requirements, including gluten-free and sugar-free options
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
About You
Proven experience in a senior pastry role, ideally within fine dining, luxury hospitality, or a 5-star environment
Passionate about pastry, baking, and culinary innovation
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Highly creative with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Relevant pastry or culinary qualifications preferred
Experience within high-end contract catering or hospitality environments would be advantageous
Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance (2x salary)
Recognition and reward schemes
Birthday day off
Referral bonus scheme
Interested? Then we’d love to talk to you
Please note: Sponsorship is not offered for this position
Jubilee Personnel Services Limited is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy
IND7
Reference: 225127677
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