Pastry Chef de Partie Restaurant Associates Posted Chefs

Pastry Chef de Partie – Hospitality & Fine Dining
Location: Canary Wharf
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (40 hours per week)
Pay: £16.48 per hour

We are looking for a talented and passionate Pastry Chef de Partie to join our fine dining kitchen team in Canary Wharf. This role offers a great work‑life balance with weekday‑only shifts—no evenings or weekends.

You will be responsible for running the pastry section, preparing high‑quality desserts, breads, and other baked goods to a professional standard. Working closely with the culinary team, you’ll help maintain the high standards of our fine dining establishment while developing your pastry skills further.

• Manage and maintain the pastry section to a high standard

• Produce a variety of desserts, breads, and pastries consistently and creatively

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service

• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and food safety standards within the pastry area

• Support and guide junior pastry staff as needed

• At least 1 year of experience in a pastry role within a high‑standard hospitality or fine dining kitchen

• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques and baking fundamentals

• Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Passion for creativity in pastry and desserts

• Monday to Friday shifts only—no evenings or weekends

• Competitive pay at £16.48 per hour

• 40 hours per week

• Support from a skilled and experienced team

• Professional, high‑standard kitchen environment

• Free on‑site gym
• Free onsite swimming pool access
• Subsidised meals
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and My Learning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia,  and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive—because diversity is our strength!