We're looking for a talented Head Pastry Chef to join our busy, creative kitchen team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves precision, and brings both technical skill and imagination to the pastry section. You'll support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional desserts, bakery items, and event-led pastry production with consistency, efficiency, and pride. What You'll Do Lead day-to-day pastry production, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation standards are met. Support menu development, seasonal changes, and event-specific pastry items. Oversee mise en place, stock rotation, ordering, and section organisation. Train, mentor, and support junior pastry staff. Maintain excellent food safety, allergen control, and HACCP compliance. Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver smooth service across all outlets. Uphold high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and professional conduct. What You'll Bring Strong background in pastry, baking, patisserie, or dessert production. Ability to balance creativity with operational discipline. Confidence producing high volumes for events while maintaining finesse. Excellent organisational skil...
Head Pastry Chef employer: The Edinburgh Catering Company
The Edinburgh Catering Company is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration among our talented team of chefs. Located in the heart of Edinburgh, our state-of-the-art facilities provide ample opportunities for professional growth and development, making it an ideal place for culinary professionals to thrive and innovate in a luxury catering environment.
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The Edinburgh Catering Company Recruitment Team
