Pastry Chef de Partie

At Kimpton Fitzroy London we are looking for a Chef de Partie - Pastry to join our luxury hotel in Central London. A “London Hotel Like No Other,” Kimpton Fitzroy London is an iconic 19th-century building which meets the London of today. Inside, contemporary interiors beckon the discerning traveller to settle in and stay a while.

As a Chef de Partie - Pastry we will support you to:

• Be yourself - bringing the real you to work, with your unique personality.
• Lead yourself – we trust you to make decisions and exert your creativity.
• Make it count– you matter, and we will provide you with all the tools you need.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie – Pastry to join our growing culinary team. Working across a variety of shift patterns, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional pastry and dessert offerings for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner service. In this role, you will assist in the development of new pastry menus and produce high-quality, creative, and beautifully presented desserts, pastries, and baked goods using the finest seasonal ingredients. You should be confident working both independently and as part of a team, with a strong desire to grow your pastry expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the production of all pastry items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Contribute to the creation and development of new pastry menus and seasonal dessert concepts.
• Produce high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods with attention to flavour, texture, and presentation.
• Maintain excellent food safety standards and support due diligence processes.
• Assist with stock ordering, ingredient rotation, and managing waste effectively.
• Cater to a range of dietary requirements and ensure consistency in all pastry offerings.
• Work efficiently across the pastry section and support the wider kitchen as required.

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Pastry Commis Chef in a 4*/5* hotel or reputable restaurant.
• Relevant pastry or culinary qualifications (City & Guilds 706/1 or NVQ equivalent).
• Experience across all key pastry techniques—from baking and confectionery to plated desserts.
• A keen eye for detail, creativity, and a passion for pastry.
• A strong team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to learning and development.

What’s in it for you as our Chef de Partie

• £34,840 basic salary per annum (£16.74 per hour) plus great IHG perks!
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, increasing up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated).
• Access to Wagestream, a financial wellbeing app.
• Free meals whilst on duty prepared by skilled chefs!
• Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room discounts.
• Food and Beverage discounts at the delicious Fitz bar and Fitz Brasserie.
• Employee assistance programme 24/7 and employee healthcare plan.
• Regular sporting and social events.
• Generous ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.

Kimpton Fitzroy London is all about providing a contemporary luxury hotel experience whilst building heartfelt human connections with guests and colleagues. We have been named ‘The plushest pet-friendly hotel,’ because our heartfelt connection does not end with humans, it is extended to our furry friends.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means we can offer great flexibility if required.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business.