Pastry Chef in Watford

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and is committed to developing talented chefs.

• Work under an experienced Executive Chef in a 2 AA Rosette kitchen.
• Excellent career progression and ongoing training.
• 40-45 hour working week with a great work-life balance.
• Be part of an ambitious, growing independent business.
• Supportive and passionate kitchen team.

Package

• Salary up to £32,000

Why choose our client?

Our client is a highly respected independent hotel and restaurant with a 2 AA Rosette for its outstanding cuisine. Focusing on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, the kitchen creates refined modern British dishes to an exceptional standard. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your pastry skills within a quality-driven environment that encourages creativity and career progression.

What’s involved?

As Pastry Chef, you’ll take responsibility for the pastry section, creating exceptional desserts, breads, and sweet treats while working closely with the Executive Chef and wider kitchen team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and presenting high-quality desserts, pastries, and baked goods.
• Managing the day-to-day running of the pastry section.
• Assisting with the creation of seasonal dessert menus.
• Maintaining exceptional presentation and consistency across all pastry dishes.
• Ensuring food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained.
• Managing stock levels and minimising waste.

Working collaboratively with the kitchen team to deliver an outstanding dining experience.

This role is ideal for a passionate Pastry Chef who enjoys working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and is looking to develop their career in a prestigious 2 AA Rosette kitchen.