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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