Head Chef of Pastry - Come be a part of the food revolution!
Salary - £40,000 per annum and with Monday to Friday working hours!
Calling all culinary connoisseurs who are OBSESSED with food! We need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey, we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine, and we wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft. We are committed to creating a development partnership that ensures professional growth opportunities.
We have an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, inclusive, and passionate Head Chef of Pastry to join our team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Pastry Chef to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be part of setting the new standard for workplace hospitality.
Job Description
* Lead, inspire, collaborate, and support your team to deliver consistently exceptional standards.
* Build positive, credible, and collaborative relationships & communication methods with clients and other key stakeholders.
* Develop your team through mentoring, training, recognition, and empowerment.
* Create a culture of excellence, continually pushing the boundaries of brilliance through natural caring service, obsessive food standards, and innovation.
* Achieve business-critical KPIs including Health and Safety, Sustainability, Financial, and Governance.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role.
* An obsession with food and creating memorable experiences.
* Experience managing, training, and supporting a team.
* Financial acumen with the ability to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance.
* Excellent coaching, delegation, and influencing skills.
* Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, creative environment and thrive under pressure.
* Meticulous organizational skills and high attention to detail.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Adaptability to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented mindset.
* Strong strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills.
* Alignment with BaxterStorey's core values.
Additional Information
* Salary: £40,000 per annum
* Working hours: Monday to Friday
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off
* Enhanced maternity leave (24 weeks)
* Secondary career leave, wedding/commitment day leave
* Free meals on shift
* Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships
* Pension and life insurance
* Employee discounts via HAPI app
* Access to employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Head of Pastry for our prestigious client in the heart of the City. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an inclusive, value-driven, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment.
The facility hosts over 2000 employees, offering a food hall, premium sandwich & beverage bar, and unmanned retail outlet. It also includes a 70-bedroom hotel, a 300-capacity conference center, and various meeting spaces.
For nearly 20 years, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams to ensure each customer receives the hospitality experience they deserve. We want the brightest and the best to join us, support your hospitality legacy, and build a career you can be proud of.
Our commitment to our people means we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. We believe in continuous learning and development, making "Better" a daily habit ingrained in our culture. Join us and be part of the food revolution!
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