At a Glance
- Tasks: Create exquisite desserts and pastries in a high-end corporate setting.
- Company: Join a prestigious catering team in Canary Wharf, London.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, travel discounts, and wellness classes.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Showcase your creativity and passion for pastry in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in fine dining and strong pastry skills required.
The predicted salary is between 21.1 - 21.1 £ per hour.
We are looking for a talented and passionate Pastry Chef to join our high-end contract catering team within a prestigious banking environment in Canary Wharf. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled pastry professional who enjoys producing refined desserts and hospitality offerings in a professional corporate setting.
What you'll be doing as a Pastry Chef:
- Creating and delivering fine dining desserts for restaurant service (up to 50 covers per week)
- Producing a range of cakes, pastries, and sweet treats for the on-site coffee bar
- Preparing elegant petit fours for hospitality and meeting room service
- Contributing to hospitality events with buffets, finger foods, canapés, and dessert displays
- Maintaining exceptional presentation standards and attention to detail
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations
- Supporting menu development with seasonal and innovative pastry ideas
What you'll need to succeed as a Pastry Chef:
- Previous experience as a Pastry Chef in fine dining, hospitality, luxury hotels, or high-end contract catering
- Strong pastry, dessert, and cake production skills
- Creative flair with excellent presentation standards
- Organised and able to manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of food safety and allergen management
- A positive attitude and strong team-player mentality
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Free meals
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us: Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplaces as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Pastry Chef - Full Time - London employer: Compass Group
Restaurant Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the prestigious setting of Canary Wharf. As a Pastry Chef, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including free meals, a contributory pension scheme, and access to wellness classes, all while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to excellence in hospitality. With ample opportunities for career growth through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes, you will thrive in an environment that values diversity and empowers you to reach your full potential.
