Pastry Chef de Partie - Premium Contract Catering | Canary Wharf, London

Earn over £35,000 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity for a pastry chef with a background in luxury hospitality, fine dining or five-star hotels to deliver exceptional pastry and dessert offerings within a sophisticated, multi-faceted hospitality environment.

Reporting directly to the Head Pastry Chef and working as part of the wider hospitality team, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding food experiences across a range of settings, including a staff bar, private dining areas, client meeting rooms and event spaces.

What you'll be doing as a Pastry Chef de Partie:

• Prepare and deliver exceptional pastries, desserts and plated desserts to consistently high standards.
• Work closely with the Head Pastry Chef to execute menus, develop new ideas and maintain culinary excellence.
• Support premium hospitality, private dining, corporate meetings and bespoke event services.
• Collaborate with the wider hospitality and culinary teams to ensure a seamless guest and client experience.
• Maintain consistency, creativity and precision across multiple outlets and service formats.
• Contribute to seasonal menu development, innovative dessert concepts and contemporary pastry presentation.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, organisation and kitchen discipline.
• Adapt to the demands of a varied operation, including evening services and special events.
• Contribute to a professional kitchen culture focused on teamwork, continuous development and exceptional food quality.

We are looking for a knowledgeable, ambitious and technically accomplished pastry chef who combines creativity with a strong understanding of premium hospitality.

What you'll need to succeed as a Pastry Chef de Partie:

• A strong technical foundation in pastry, desserts and modern plated presentation.
• An understanding of premium contract catering and high-end corporate hospitality.
• The ability to deliver restaurant-quality food across private dining, events and other hospitality settings.
• A strong knowledge of ingredients, techniques, seasonal produce and contemporary pastry trends.
• Excellent organisation, communication and time-management skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively under the guidance of the Head Pastry Chef and alongside the wider hospitality team.
• A proactive attitude, high personal standards and a genuine ambition to deliver Michelin-level quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chef de Partie with a strong pastry background to develop their skills within a premium hospitality operation, working alongside an experienced Head Pastry Chef and a wider team committed to culinary excellence.

Apply today if you have a passion for exceptional pastry, experience in luxury or fine dining environments and the versatility to thrive across multiple hospitality settings, we would love to hear from you.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals
• Free on-site gym
• Free onsite swimming pool access
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/1910/K64501/52840617/SU #RA Group

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!