Craft, Creativity and Community – we are Company of Cooks! Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Head Pastry Chef.
Job Title: Head Pastry Chef
Location: Centralised production kitchen - Covent Garden
Reports To: Executive Chef
Team: 6 Pastry Chefs
We're looking for an exceptional Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section in our central production kitchen in Covent Garden HQ. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of a visionary food and drink destination, serving two flagship restaurants and a dynamic, ever-evolving events programme. As one of the most senior leaders in the central kitchen, you’ll be at the heart of everything sweet, baked, and beautifully crafted—from daily fresh breads and pastries to signature brand desserts and show-stopping items for events. This section is the most important production area in the building, high visibility, high standards, and high expectations.
Lead, manage, and inspire a team of 6 skilled pastry chefs and bakers.
~A premium rooftop seafood and plant-based restaurant.
~ Event catering ranging from intimate fine dining to large-scale bowl food, canapés, and buffet-style feasts.
~ Be responsible for consistency, creativity, and execution of all pastry, dessert, and bread items.
~ Play a key role in menu development—seasonal, innovative, and always delicious.
~ Maintain a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and using the best British produce.
~ Ensure smooth logistics for daily distribution to all outlets from the central kitchen.
~ Proven leadership in high-end or high-volume pastry environments.
~ An obsession with detail and a passion for quality.
~ A collaborative spirit and confidence to lead a key section in a high-profile kitchen.
~ A desire to create a kitchen known across London as the place for great bread and desserts.
Be part of one of London’s most exciting new hospitality projects.
~ Work with a creative and forward-thinking executive team.
~ Shape the pastry identity of two unique restaurants and an innovative events programme.
~ Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Private medical eligibility
A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
A holiday purchase scheme
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers