About the Role

Senior Pastry Chef

Canary Wharf

£19.37 per hour

40 hours, Monday to FridayWe are seeking an exceptional Senior Pastry Chef to lead the pastry function across both Hospitality and Casual Dining within a prestigious corporate environment. This full-time role (40 hours, Monday to Friday) offers the opportunity to combine creativity, craftsmanship, and commercial awareness in a hands-on kitchen leadership role.You will oversee the full pastry offer

from fine dining plated desserts to everyday grab-and-go treats

ensuring that every product is innovative, trend-led, and accessible. Working closely with the wider culinary team, you will design menus, support events, and deliver outstanding pastry creations that delight guests and associates alike.Key objectivesDeliver pastry excellence across breads, cakes, plated desserts, and casual dining itemsBalance innovation with relatability, creating products that are both trend-led and appealing to a wide audienceSupport commercial success through accurate costing, portion control, and minimising wasteEnhance the guest experience with memorable pastry creations for both daily dining and high-profile eventsCollaborate with chefs, hospitality, and front-of-house teams to integrate pastry into wider dining conceptsAbout youProven experience as a Senior Pastry Chef in fine dining, hospitality, or premium cateringFormal pastry training or recognised qualificationExceptional technical skills, combining classical pastry methods with modern creativityStrong organisational and leadership skills, with commercial awarenessPassionate, guest-focused, and collaborative, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environmentWhat we offer£19.37 per hourMonday to Friday working pattern

no weekends or late nightsContributory pension schemeCareer development via Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesHealthcare benefits including Digital GP accessDiscounts on travel, supermarkets, and cinema ticketsCashback rewards on everyday spendingFree wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classesThis is a fantastic opportunity for a creative pastry professional to showcase their talent in a high-profile corporate setting, while enjoying a balanced Monday-to-Friday schedule.About UsRestaurant 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/2008/67917001/52758202/SU #RA GroupCompass Group UKandI 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!

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