Pastry Chef de Partie Contract Catering Central London Salary: £36,000 per annum 40 hours / week - 5 days in 7 to include evenings & weekends

Love pastry, creativity, and working with quality ingredients? We're looking for a talented Pastry Chef to join our team at a Central London client site. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the pastry section and showcase your skills across everyday dining, coffee menus, and high‑end fine dining events. If you're passionate about both sweet and savoury pastries, enjoy variety in your work, and want to be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking catering company, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role and What you'll be doing: As Pastry Chef, you'll take the lead on all things pastry — from daily production to bespoke event desserts. You'll work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chefs, and wider hospitality team to deliver consistently high standards and creative offerings across the site. Producing a wide range of pastries, breads, desserts, and baked goods Decorating and finishing desserts using a variety of icings, toppings, and techniques Designing and delivering bespoke desserts for fine dining and special events Developing new and exciting desserts for restaurants, coffee bars, and events Managing the pastry section day‑to‑day and supporting a positive team environment Working closely with the Head and Sous Chefs to ensure smooth kitchen operations Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and allergen standards always. What we're looking for You'll be a confident, organised Pastry Chef who enjoys running a section and thrives in a fast‑paced but professional environment. Experience in contract catering or a 5-star hotel environment (preferred) Strong knowledge of baking, bread, and pastry techniques Creativity, attention to detail, and pride in presentation Confidence working with dietary requirements (gluten‑free, reduced sugar, etc.) Excellent organisational and planning skills A good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and allergen awareness Flexibility around working hours when required for events BOH1 TPBN1_UKCT