Pastry Chef
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | London, E14 5LB |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 196434 |
Summary
Pastry Chef – Canary Wharf
We are looking for a skilled Pastry Chef to join our team in Canary Wharf,
Job Details:
Hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities:
Managing daily pastry production and retail orders
Preparing a variety of baked goods, including granola, muffins, tarts, brownies, whole cakes, loaf cakes, and plated desserts
Prepare and manage large-scale dessert production and oversee bread preparation for multiple dining outlets.
Conducting weekly stock takes and ensuring efficient kitchen organization
Leading and mentoring the pastry team, ensuring high standards and consistency
Required Skills & Experience:
Leadership experience in a pastry kitchen (hotels or corporate environments)
Ability to give clear feedback and guide team members
Strong time management and organizational skills
Skilled in whole cake production, chocolate work, and plating
Personality & Work Ethic:
Positive attitude and adaptability to a corporate environment
A team player with a willingness to learn from others
Creative but able to accept and apply feedback
Flexible, efficient, and able to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen
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
- Subsidised gym membership
- 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/2008/67917001/52758202/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!