Pastry Chef - £32,000 - £34,000 per year – London
Do you enjoy creating beautifully finished pastries and cakes without the pressure of restaurant service? Are you an experienced Pastry Chef looking for a daytime role where quality, consistency and craftsmanship are valued every day?
Brigit's Bakery is an award-winning Afternoon Tea specialist, and we're looking for a talented Pastry Chef to join our production team in London.
The role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Pastry Chef who enjoys producing high-quality products in a well-organised kitchen environment. Unlike many hospitality roles, our focus is not restaurant service. Instead, you'll work as part of a skilled team creating the handmade cakes, pastries and sweet treats that feature across our Afternoon Tea experiences.
Working closely with the wider kitchen team, you'll help deliver the products that have made Brigit's Bakery one of London's most recognised Afternoon Tea brands.
This is a full-time position working 45 hours per week across 5 days. We operate 7 days a week, so weekend availability is required. Shifts start from 6:00am.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and bake a range of cakes, pastries, desserts and Afternoon Tea items.
- Decorate and finish products to a consistently high standard.
- Follow established recipes while maintaining excellent presentation and quality.
- Support stock control and ingredient management.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and organisation.
- Work collaboratively with the wider pastry and production team.
About our company
Founded in 2010, Brigit's Bakery has become one of London's leading Afternoon Tea businesses. From our Covent Garden Tea Salon to our iconic Routemaster Bus Tours, we are known for delivering memorable experiences and exceptional handmade products.
We are proud to hold SALSA accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to quality, food safety and operational excellence.
The Benefits
- £32,000 - £34,000 salary.
- Daytime shifts with 6:00am starts.
- No late-night restaurant service.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Work with an established and award-winning brand.
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to develop your pastry skills within a specialist bakery business.
The person
- At least 3 years' experience as a Pastry Chef.
- Relevant pastry, baking or culinary qualification.
- Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation.
- Good organisational skills and a positive attitude.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
- Available to work weekends.
What's next
If you're looking for a pastry role where you can focus on creating exceptional products as part of a friendly and experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.