Pastry Chef De Partie

PastryChef de Partie – Join the Team at Pillar Hall

Join the team at Pillar
Hall, an exceptional restaurant & events venue located within the iconic
Olympia in West London.

We are looking for an
experienced, passionate and skilled Pastry Chef de Partie to join our Kitchen
team. Start date: September 2026.

Located within the
stunning Grade II listed Pillar Hall, our restaurant Idalia celebrates
exceptional British produce. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion
for pastry, excellent attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a
fast-paced, professional kitchen environment.

As Pastry Chef de Partie,
you will play an important role in delivering high-quality desserts, pastries
and baked goods while maintaining consistency, creativity and exceptional
presentation across all services.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the
  preparation and presentation of desserts, pastries and baked goods within
  your section.
• Consistently deliver high standards of
  quality, flavour and presentation.
• Support the day-to-day running of the
  pastry section, ensuring excellent organisation and efficiency throughout
  service.
• Deliver pastry across different
  service periods, including breakfast, afternoon tea, events and dinner.
• Ensure all recipes, portion controls
  and presentation specifications are followed accurately.
• Maintain excellent standards of food
  safety, hygiene, cleanliness and organisation at all times.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise waste
  and ensure correct storage and rotation of ingredients.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen
  team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Communicate effectively with the wider
  kitchen and Front of House teams.
• Take a proactive, hands-on approach
  during busy periods while maintaining consistently high standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef
  de Partie or in a similar pastry role within a quality restaurant, hotel
  or hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for pastry and
  creating high-quality desserts.
• Confidence in both classic and modern
  pastry techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and high
  standards of presentation.
• Highly motivated, proactive and
  enthusiastic with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong organisational and
  time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a
  fast-paced and high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Excellent team player with strong
  communication skills.
• High standards of food safety, hygiene
  and cleanliness.
• Must have the legal right to work in
  the UK.

The Role

• up to £18 per hour.
• 40-hour contract.
• Monday to Sunday operation.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for career growth, with
  internal training and succession plans supporting progression within the
  business.
• 28–30 days’ holiday per year,
  increasing with length of service.
• Uniform provided.
• Meal on duty.
• Employee reward programmes and
  long-service awards.
• A professional, supportive and dynamic
  working environment.
• The opportunity to develop your skills
  within an exciting and growing hospitality group.
• The opportunity to work in one of West
  London’s most iconic venues.

If you think you might be the person we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.