PASTRY CHEF

Houston & Hawkes | Central London | £40,000 - £42,000 per annum | Monday to Friday

A rare opportunity for an accomplished Pastry Chef to take ownership of pastry within one of London's most prestigious hospitality settings.

Houston & Hawkes is looking for a talented and highly skilled Pastry Chef who combines technical excellence with creativity, precision and exceptional organisation.

Working within an elegant, historic venue, you'll create beautiful pastry for refined fine dining, private lunches, receptions and prestigious events. This is a role where quality matters - from the balance of flavour and texture to the final detail on the plate.

You'll have the opportunity to bring your own ideas to the pastry offer, work with quality seasonal ingredients and create desserts that complement an exceptional food and hospitality experience. We're looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their craft and understands that outstanding pastry starts with meticulous preparation, consistency and attention to detail.

THE ROLE

• Take ownership of the pastry section, planning and organising production to an exceptional standard
• Create elegant plated desserts, petits fours, cakes, pastries and bespoke sweet items
• Produce refined pastry for fine dining, private dining, receptions and high-profile events
• Demonstrate excellent classical foundations alongside contemporary pastry techniques
• Develop seasonal desserts and contribute creative ideas to menus and special events
• Plan ahead around the events calendar, ensuring production is organised, efficient and consistently delivered
• Work confidently with chocolate, choux, pastry, creams, mousses, sponges, fillings and finishing techniques
• Maintain exceptional standards of flavour, texture, consistency and presentation
• Manage stock, ordering, allergens and wastage within the pastry section
• Work closely with the Head Chef and wider culinary team to ensure every menu is delivered seamlessly
• Maintain impeccable food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards

 WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Strong experience in a dedicated pastry role within fine dining, luxury hotels, prestigious venues or premium contract catering
• Excellent knowledge of classical and modern pastry techniques
• Strong technical ability and confidence across a broad range of pastry disciplines
• Creativity with a sophisticated eye for detail and presentation
• Exceptional planning, organisation and time management
• The ability to take ownership of your section and work confidently to an events calendar
• A calm, precise and methodical approach, even when delivering multiple events and services
• A genuine passion for quality ingredients, seasonality and beautifully executed pastry
• High personal standards and a desire to continuously develop your craft

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

• £40,000 - £42,000 per annum depending on experience
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Birthday off every year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CODE Hospitality membership
• Exclusive masterclasses with award-winning chef Sally Abé
• Foodie Socials bringing our teams together to share inspiration, new techniques and culinary ideas
• Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression
• Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements
• An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues

 ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer built around exceptional food, genuine hospitality and talented people. We work in some of the UK's most impressive locations, giving our chefs the opportunity to create food they can genuinely be proud of.

We're a Certified B Corp, recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026 and proud to be ranked No. 14 in The Caterer's Best Places to Work in Hospitality. For us, those achievements are about more than awards - they reflect the standards we set, the culture we create and the investment we make in our people.

If you're a Pastry Chef who cares about precision, creativity and producing exceptional work, this is an opportunity to make the pastry section your own and showcase what you do best.

PASTRY CHEF

Houston & Hawkes | Central London | £40,000 - £42,000 per annum | Monday to Friday

A rare opportunity for an accomplished Pastry Chef to take ownership of pastry within one of London's most prestigious hospitality settings.

Houston & Hawkes is looking for a talented and highly skilled Pastry Chef who combines technical excellence with creativity, precision and exceptional organisation.

Working within an elegant, historic venue, you'll create beautiful pastry for refined fine dining, private lunches, receptions and prestigious events. This is a role where quality matters - from the balance of flavour and texture to the final detail on the plate.

You'll have the opportunity to bring your own ideas to the pastry offer, work with quality seasonal ingredients and create desserts that complement an exceptional food and hospitality experience. We're looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their craft and understands that outstanding pastry starts with meticulous preparation, consistency and attention to detail.

THE ROLE

• Take ownership of the pastry section, planning and organising production to an exceptional standard
• Create elegant plated desserts, petits fours, cakes, pastries and bespoke sweet items
• Produce refined pastry for fine dining, private dining, receptions and high-profile events
• Demonstrate excellent classical foundations alongside contemporary pastry techniques
• Develop seasonal desserts and contribute creative ideas to menus and special events
• Plan ahead around the events calendar, ensuring production is organised, efficient and consistently delivered
• Work confidently with chocolate, choux, pastry, creams, mousses, sponges, fillings and finishing techniques
• Maintain exceptional standards of flavour, texture, consistency and presentation
• Manage stock, ordering, allergens and wastage within the pastry section
• Work closely with the Head Chef and wider culinary team to ensure every menu is delivered seamlessly
• Maintain impeccable food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards

 WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Strong experience in a dedicated pastry role within fine dining, luxury hotels, prestigious venues or premium contract catering
• Excellent knowledge of classical and modern pastry techniques
• Strong technical ability and confidence across a broad range of pastry disciplines
• Creativity with a sophisticated eye for detail and presentation
• Exceptional planning, organisation and time management
• The ability to take ownership of your section and work confidently to an events calendar
• A calm, precise and methodical approach, even when delivering multiple events and services
• A genuine passion for quality ingredients, seasonality and beautifully executed pastry
• High personal standards and a desire to continuously develop your craft

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

• £40,000 - £42,000 per annum depending on experience
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Birthday off every year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CODE Hospitality membership
• Exclusive masterclasses with award-winning chef Sally Abé
• Foodie Socials bringing our teams together to share inspiration, new techniques and culinary ideas
• Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression
• Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements
• An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues

 ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer built around exceptional food, genuine hospitality and talented people. We work in some of the UK's most impressive locations, giving our chefs the opportunity to create food they can genuinely be proud of.

We're a Certified B Corp, recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026 and proud to be ranked No. 14 in The Caterer's Best Places to Work in Hospitality. For us, those achievements are about more than awards - they reflect the standards we set, the culture we create and the investment we make in our people.

If you're a Pastry Chef who cares about precision, creativity and producing exceptional work, this is an opportunity to make the pastry section your own and showcase what you do best.