Seeking experience pastry chef

Chamomile is seeking a talented and passionate Head Pastry Chef to lead our team. The ideal candidate will have one or more years of experience as a pastry chef in a professional setting (hotel, bakery, cafe, restaurant, catering, or similar). While an accredited education in culinary arts is ideal, it is not essential. Experience in managing kitchen assistants is also highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

- Create and bake a variety of pastries, breads, and other baked goods daily.
- Develop new recipes and menu items to delight our customers.
- Oversee and manage the pastry section of the kitchen.
- Supervise and train kitchen assistants, ensuring they adhere to recipes and maintain high standards.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring all health and safety standards are met.
- Manage inventory and order supplies as needed.

Requirements:

- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a pastry chef in a professional kitchen (accredited education with no experience will also be considered).
- Proven ability to create high-quality pastries and breads.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience in managing and training kitchen assistants is a plus.
- Accredited culinary education is preferred but not mandatory.
- Authorization to work in the UK.