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Pastry Chef
Houston & Hawkes
London, GBR
Full-time
Mid · 3+ years experience
Onsite
GBP 40000-42000 yearly / year
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PASTRY CHEF
Houston & Hawkes | Central London | £40,000 - £42,000 per annum | Monday to Friday
A rare opportunity for an accomplished Pastry Chef to take ownership of pastry within one of London's most prestigious hospitality settings.
Houston & Hawkes is looking for a talented and highly skilled Pastry Chef who combines technical excellence with creativity, precision and exceptional organisation.
Working within an elegant, historic venue, you'll create beautiful pastry for refined fine dining, private lunches, receptions and prestigious events. This is a role where quality matters - from the balance of flavour and texture to the final detail on the plate.
You'll have the opportunity to bring your own ideas to the pastry offer, work with quality seasonal ingredients and create desserts that complement an exceptional food and hospitality experience. We're looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their craft and understands that outstanding pastry starts with meticulous preparation, consistency and attention to detail.
THE ROLE
Take ownership of the pastry section, planning and organising production to an exceptional standard
Create elegant plated desserts, petits fours, cakes, pastries and bespoke sweet items
Produce refined pastry for fine dining, private dining, receptions and high-profile events
Demonstrate excellent classical foundations alongside contemporary pastry techniques
Develop seasonal desserts and contribute creative ideas to menus and special events
Plan ahead around the events calendar, ensuring production is organised, efficient and consistently delivered
Work confidently with chocolate, choux, pastry, creams, mousses, sponges, fillings and finishing techniques
Maintain exceptional standards of flavour, texture, consistency and presentation
Manage stock, ordering, allergens and wastage within the pastry section
Work closely with the Head Chef and wider culinary team to ensure every menu is delivered seamlessly
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