About This Role
Producing exceptional pastries and desserts while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, presentation, and efficiency is the core of this role. The Pastry Chef will work alongside three other chefs and contribute to business growth through great products.
Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality patisserie, pastries, and desserts to a consistently excellent standard
- Demonstrate professional pastry techniques, creativity, and attention to detail
- Maintain excellent presentation, flavour, and consistency
- Contribute ideas for new products, seasonal specials, and sales opportunities
- Complete agreed daily production within the scheduled working hours
- Plan and prioritise tasks to meet business demand
- Maintain an organised, clean, and efficient workstation
- Manage ingredients responsibly, minimise waste, and monitor stock requirements
- Work collaboratively with three other chefs to achieve daily objectives
- Contribute towards agreed turnover and sales targets
- Understand the importance of product quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase sales
- Demonstrate reliability, initiative, and a professional attitude
Requirements
- Proven professional experience in patisserie
- Takes ownership of their work and maintains consistently high standards
- Works efficiently and meets agreed production deadlines
- Understands the importance of sales, waste control, and profitability
- Communicates well and contributes positively to the team
- Is dependable, organised, and committed to helping the business grow
Benefits
- Opportunity to earn performance-related bonuses linked to agreed turnover targets
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Important Details
- Schedule: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 5 days per week
- Working days: Candidate's choice, subject to business requirements and management agreement