Average Pastry Chef salary in the UK

Are you a creative and passionate Pastry Chef looking to showcase your culinary talents in a prestigious and supportive environment? Our renowned private hospital is seeking a skilled and innovative Pastry Chef to elevate our dining experience with exceptional and delightful pastries.As a Pastry Chef at our private hospital, you will play a key role in delivering exquisite and nutritious desserts, ensuring our patients, staff, and visitors enjoy an exceptional dining experience. You will have the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art kitchen, collaborate with a talented culinary team, and contribute to the well-being and satisfaction of our community.Key Responsibilities Create and Innovate: Develop and prepare a variety of high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods that are both delicious and visually appealing.Menu Development: Collaborate with the Head Chef and Nutritionists to design menus that cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences, emphasizing health and wellness.Quality Assurance: Maintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation, adhering to all health and safety regulations.Ingredient Management: Manage inventor and ensure cost-effective use of resources.Training and Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.Patient-Centered Approach: Customize pastry offerings to accommodate specific patient dietary requirements and preferences. Key Skills and Qualifications Culinary Expertise: Proven experience as a Pastry Chef Creativity and Innovation: A passion for creating unique and delectable pastries, with a keen eye for detail and presentation.Strong Work Ethic: Excellent time management, organization, and multitasking skills, with the ability to work under pressure.Team Player: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse culinary team.Culinary Education: Relevant culinary qualification or certification in pastry arts.Health and Safety Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of food safety standards and regulations. 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: To help with the cost of living crisis, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while workingExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterRegular emails filled with the best discounts and savings availableReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.Job Reference: com/0606/96112001/52422334/BUCompass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!

Head Pastry Chef, Baker, Bakery Manager, Patisserie, Leeds This is an initial 6 month contract with a view to a permanent position. As a Head Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the baking operations in a bakery establishment. Your role will involve leading a team of bakers and pastry chefs to create and produce high-quality bakes a and pastries. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining a clean and organized baking environment. In order to be considered you will: Be passionate about PatisseriePossess a minimum of 3 years of experience working in a similar role, demonstrating comprehensive expertise in bakery operations and team leadershipHave in-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and hygiene practices to ensure compliance and maintain high standards of cleanlinessExcellent organizational and time management abilities to efficiently coordinate production schedules, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlinesStrong leadership skills to motivate and mentor bakery staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment

Pastry Chef, £35,000 - £40,000. Luxury Hotel group Manchester. A talented Pastry Chef is required for this 4 star luxury Hotel based in central Manchester. As Head Pastry Chef your role will involve preparing and cooking all pastry for the 2 on site restaurants and various meeting and events spaces – desserts, tartlet cases, savoury pastry products afternoon teas and more. You work closely with the Exec Chef to ensure the highest of standards are met. Excellent chance to be part of something special and be involved from the very beginning! JOB DESCRIPTION As Head Pastry Chef you will be in charge of the Pastry department so your role will include menu design and development plus staff training. Your role will involve producing all Pastry products for all areas of the Hotel - Restaurant, Conference and Banquet, Brasserie and afternoon teas. You will be in charge of a team of 4 so good man management skills are required. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Must have experience in a fresh produce, fast paced environment  The successful candidate must have the broad level of skills and knowledge that allows you to be able to work on all sections without supervision. Experience in a similar establishment is essential. A commitment and passion for food is certainly required. BENEFITS Excellent company benefits, food on shift, company discounts worldwide within the group, tronc system, holiday pay, gym, discounted parking plus many more benefits with this role. This is a brand new opening so your input will be taken on board. QUALIFYING CANDIDATES In accordance and compliance with the "Asylum and Immigration Act 1996" all applicants applying for the above position will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, at this point in time we are unable to accept applications from anyone not living in the U.K.