Head Pastry Chef - Central Production Kitchen - £45,000 Per Year

Looking for a Head Pastry Chef role where you can take full ownership of a pastry operation, but still be part of a wider, well-structured team? We're recruiting a Head Pastry Chef to join a high-volume, multi-outlet contract catering site, delivering fresh, visually impressive pastry across retail, café, restaurant and events in London! This is a brilliant opportunity for a pastry chef who thrives in structured production environments, enjoys both creativity and consistency, and is confident leading from the front as the sole pastry specialist on site. The Offer £45,000 salary 40-hour contract Predominantly Monday to Friday working (approx. 80%) Daytime hours – 7:00am to 3:30pm Strong work–life balance within a structured rota Established, high-performing contract catering operation The Operation & Food Central production kitchen supporting a large multi-outlet site. 4 retail outlets, brasserie café, coffee shops, grab & go and restaurant. All pastry produced fresh on-site for the entire operation. Additional catering demand and elevated offering during summer events Modern, premium pastry style – high-end café presentation. Strong focus on quality, consistency and visual finish. The Role Deliver a mix of spec-led and creative, fresh pastry across all outlets. Produce a wide range of items including: → Display cakes, café cakes, loaf cakes and cookies → Choux buns, gâteau, and seasonal patisserie → Elevated items with a strong visual and premium finish Ensure all pastry is prepped, finished and ready for service by 8:00am Support events production and increased seasonal demand Maintain high standards of organisation, food safety and consistency About You Strong pastry background within contract catering, production kitchens or high-volume sites Highly organised, structured and confident working independently Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles. If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com com

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