PASTRY CHEF
Houston & Hawkes | Central London |£40,000 – £42,000 per annum | Monday to Friday
A rare opportunity for an accomplishedPastry Chef to take ownership of pastry within one of London’s most prestigioushospitality settings.
Houston & Hawkes is looking for atalented and highly skilled Pastry Chef who combines technical excellence withcreativity, 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 – fromthe balance of flavour and texture to the final detail on the plate.
You’ll have the opportunity to bring yourown ideas to the pastry offer, work with quality seasonal ingredients andcreate desserts that complement an exceptional food and hospitality experience.We’re looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their craft andunderstands 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, petitsfours, cakes, pastries and bespoke sweet items
- Produce refined pastry for fine dining,private dining, receptions and high-profile events
- Demonstrate excellent classical foundationsalongside contemporary pastry techniques
- Develop seasonal desserts and contributecreative 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 andwastage within the pastry section
- Work closely with the Head Chef and widerculinary team to ensure every menu is delivered seamlessly
- Maintain impeccable food safety, hygieneand kitchen standards
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Strong experience in a dedicated pastryrole within fine dining, luxury hotels, prestigious venues or premium contractcatering
- Excellent knowledge of classical and modernpastry techniques
- Strong technical ability and confidenceacross a broad range of pastry disciplines
- Creativity with a sophisticated eye fordetail and presentation
- Exceptional planning, organisation and timemanagement
- The ability to take ownership of yoursection and work confidently to an events calendar
- A calm, precise and methodical approach,even when delivering multiple events and services
- A genuine passion for quality ingredients,seasonality and beautifully executed pastry
- High personal standards and a desire tocontinuously develop your craft
WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?
- £40,000 – £42,000 per annum depending onexperience
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- Birthday off every year
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptionleave
- Free meals on duty
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- CODE Hospitality membership
- Exclusive masterclasses with award-winningchef Sally Abé
- Foodie Socials bringing our teams togetherto share inspiration, new techniques and culinary ideas
- Ongoing learning, development and genuinecareer progression
- Summer Awards Party celebrating our peopleand achievements
- An unforgettable Christmas Party at one ofLondon’s outstanding venues
ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES
Houston & Hawkes is an award-winningindependent caterer built around exceptional food, genuine hospitality andtalented people. We work in some of the UK’s most impressive locations, givingour chefs the opportunity to create food they can genuinely be proud of.
We’re a Certified B Corp, recipient of theKing’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026 and proud to beranked No. 14 in The Caterer’s Best Places to Work in Hospitality. For us,those achievements are about more than awards – they reflect the standards weset, the culture we create and the investment we make in our people.
If you’re a Pastry Chef who cares aboutprecision, creativity and producing exceptional work, this is an opportunity tomake the pastry section your own and showcase what you do best.
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