Head Pastry Chef - Central Production Kitchen

Posted 4 days ago

Head Pastry Chef - Central Production Kitchen - £45,000 Per Year

Looking for a Head Pastry Chef role where you can take full ownership of a pastry operation, but still be part of a wider, well-structured team?

We’re recruiting a Head Pastry Chef to join a high-volume, multi-outlet contract catering site, delivering fresh, visually impressive pastry across retail, café, restaurant and events in London!

This is a brilliant opportunity for a pastry chef who thrives in structured production environments, enjoys both creativity and consistency, and is confident leading from the front as the sole pastry specialist on site.

The Offer

  • £45,000 salary
  • 40-hour contract
  • Predominantly Monday to Friday working (approx. 80%)
  • Daytime hours – 7:00am to 3:30pm
  • Strong work–life balance within a structured rota
  • Established, high-performing contract catering operation

The Operation & Food

  • Central production kitchen supporting a large multi-outlet site.
  • 4 retail outlets, brasserie café, coffee shops, grab & go and restaurant.
  • All pastry produced fresh on-site for the entire operation.
  • Additional catering demand and elevated offering during summer events
  • Modern, premium pastry style – high-end café presentation.
  • Strong focus on quality, consistency and visual finish.

The Role

  • Deliver a mix of spec-led and creative, fresh pastry across all outlets.
  • Produce a wide range of items including:
    → Display cakes, café cakes, loaf cakes and cookies
    → Choux buns, gâteau, and seasonal patisserie
    → Elevated items with a strong visual and premium finish
  • Ensure all pastry is prepped, finished and ready for service by 8:00am
  • Support events production and increased seasonal demand
  • Maintain high standards of organisation, food safety and consistency

About You

  • Strong pastry background within contract catering, production kitchens or high-volume sites
  • Highly organised, structured and confident working independently
  • Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com

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