Pastry Chef de Partie – Join the Team at Pillar Hall 

Join the team at Pillar Hall, an exceptional restaurant & events venue located within the iconic Olympia in West London.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and skilled Pastry Chef de Partie to join our Kitchen team. Start date: September 2026.

Located within the stunning Grade II listed Pillar Hall, our restaurant Idalia celebrates exceptional British produce. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for pastry, excellent attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment.

As Pastry Chef de Partie, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality desserts, pastries and baked goods while maintaining consistency, creativity and exceptional presentation across all services.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the preparation and presentation of desserts, pastries and baked goods within your section.
• Consistently deliver high standards of quality, flavour and presentation.
• Support the day-to-day running of the pastry section, ensuring excellent organisation and efficiency throughout service.
• Deliver pastry across different service periods, including breakfast, afternoon tea, events and dinner.
• Ensure all recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications are followed accurately.
• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and organisation at all times.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise waste and ensure correct storage and rotation of ingredients.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Communicate effectively with the wider kitchen and Front of House teams.
• Take a proactive, hands-on approach during busy periods while maintaining consistently high standards.

 Requirements

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or in a similar pastry role within a quality restaurant, hotel or hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for pastry and creating high-quality desserts.
• Confidence in both classic and modern pastry techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of presentation.
• Highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills.
• High standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

The Role

• £16.50 per hour.
• 40-hour contract.
• Monday to Sunday operation.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for career growth, with internal training and succession plans supporting progression within the business.
• 28–30 days’ holiday per year, increasing with length of service.
• Uniform provided.
• Meal on duty.
• Employee reward programmes and long-service awards.
• A professional, supportive and dynamic working environment.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within an exciting and growing hospitality group.
• The opportunity to work in one of West London’s most iconic venues.

If you think you might be the person we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch and tell us a little about yourself and why you’d like to join the Pillar Hall team.

Pastry Chef de Partie – Join the Team at Pillar Hall 

Join the team at Pillar Hall, an exceptional restaurant & events venue located within the iconic Olympia in West London.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and skilled Pastry Chef de Partie to join our Kitchen team. Start date: September 2026.

Located within the stunning Grade II listed Pillar Hall, our restaurant Idalia celebrates exceptional British produce. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for pastry, excellent attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment.

As Pastry Chef de Partie, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality desserts, pastries and baked goods while maintaining consistency, creativity and exceptional presentation across all services.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the preparation and presentation of desserts, pastries and baked goods within your section.
• Consistently deliver high standards of quality, flavour and presentation.
• Support the day-to-day running of the pastry section, ensuring excellent organisation and efficiency throughout service.
• Deliver pastry across different service periods, including breakfast, afternoon tea, events and dinner.
• Ensure all recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications are followed accurately.
• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and organisation at all times.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise waste and ensure correct storage and rotation of ingredients.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Communicate effectively with the wider kitchen and Front of House teams.
• Take a proactive, hands-on approach during busy periods while maintaining consistently high standards.

 Requirements

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or in a similar pastry role within a quality restaurant, hotel or hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for pastry and creating high-quality desserts.
• Confidence in both classic and modern pastry techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of presentation.
• Highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills.
• High standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

The Role

• £16.50 per hour.
• 40-hour contract.
• Monday to Sunday operation.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for career growth, with internal training and succession plans supporting progression within the business.
• 28–30 days’ holiday per year, increasing with length of service.
• Uniform provided.
• Meal on duty.
• Employee reward programmes and long-service awards.
• A professional, supportive and dynamic working environment.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within an exciting and growing hospitality group.
• The opportunity to work in one of West London’s most iconic venues.

If you think you might be the person we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch and tell us a little about yourself and why you’d like to join the Pillar Hall team.