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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