Gatineau is seeking a French-trained Pastry Chef to join our highly skilled and close-knit pastry team. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a passionate group dedicated to mastering French pâtisserie arts and crafting exquisite seasonal creations.
Job Details
* Location: 209 Banbury Rd, Oxford
* Salary: £31,000 per annum
* Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
About the Role
As a key member of our pastry team, you will produce a wide range of classic and contemporary French pâtisserie and chocolate work. Responsibilities include creating wedding showpieces like croquembouche, working with chocolate, and contributing to an evolving seasonal menu. You will benefit from ongoing development and hands-on training in authentic French techniques, from laminated doughs to elegant entremets, mousses, and chocolate tempering.
Proficiency Requirements
Recipes
* Mille-feuille
* Croissants
* Macarons
* Entremets
* Éclairs
Techniques
* Laminated doughs
* Tempering chocolate
* Creating mousses and glazes
* Advanced piping skills
Key Responsibilities
* Participate in producing our full range of pâtisserie and chocolate items
* Manage stock checks and ingredient orders
* Accurately weigh and measure ingredients
* Learn and execute seasonal and new recipes
* Contribute ideas for seasonal and new products
* Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic workspace
* Keep accurate food safety and hygiene records
Qualifications & Skills
* Creativity and passion for pastry arts
* Experience in a bakery or pastry kitchen
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Good communication and team skills
* Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, safety, and hygiene
* Organizational and time-management skills
Benefits
* 50% discount on all food and drinks at Gatineau
* Staff meals provided during shifts
* 50% off gym memberships (Nuffield Health, Virgin Active, PureGym)
* GP services including mental health support
* Overseas medical cover
* Free Apple Watch (activity-based)
* 75% off spa days at Champneys Spa Resorts
* Free access to Headspace
* Vitality American Express offers
Join Our Passionate Team
This role offers more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to grow professionally in a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas are valued. Work alongside like-minded chefs, share inspiration, and hone techniques that celebrate French pâtisserie.
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