Pastry Chef

Platinum Recruitment · Hitchin, East of England

Pastry Chef at Platinum Recruitment, based in Hitchin, East of England, paying £32,000 - £34,000 per annum. This is a temporary role.

Salary
£32,000 - £34,000 per annum
Location
Hitchin, East of England
Contract
Temporary
Posted
4 weeks ago
Closes
2 Sep 2026
Sector
Chef

21% below the typical rate for chef

Reference https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/pastry-chef-2/

About the role

Role: Pastry Chef

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 + Excellent Tips

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a highly regarded independent hotel and restaurant in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, and we have an exciting opportunity for a Pastry Chef to join their talented kitchen brigade.

What’s in it for you?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and is committed to developing talented chefs.

  • Work under an experienced Executive Chef in a 2 AA Rosette kitchen.
  • Excellent career progression and ongoing training.
  • 40-45 hour working week with a great work-life balance.
  • Be part of an ambitious, growing independent business.
  • Supportive and passionate kitchen team.

Package

  • Salary up to £32,000
  • Excellent tips / service charge

Why choose our client?

Our client is a highly respected independent hotel and restaurant with a 2 AA Rosette for its outstanding cuisine. Focusing on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, the kitchen creates refined modern British dishes to an exceptional standard. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your pastry skills within a quality-driven environment that encourages creativity and career progression.

What’s involved?

As Pastry Chef, you’ll take responsibility for the pastry section, creating exceptional desserts, breads, and sweet treats while working closely with the Executive Chef and wider kitchen team.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and presenting high-quality desserts, pastries, and baked goods.
  • Managing the day-to-day running of the pastry section.
  • Assisting with the creation of seasonal dessert menus.
  • Maintaining exceptional presentation and consistency across all pastry dishes.
  • Ensuring food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained.
  • Managing stock levels and minimising waste.

Working collaboratively with the kitchen team to deliver an outstanding dining experience.

This role is ideal for a passionate Pastry Chef who enjoys working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and is looking to develop their career in a prestigious 2 AA Rosette kitchen.

Sound like the role for you?

We’d love to hear from you!

Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss this Pastry Chef opportunity in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

Don’t forget to ask your consultant about our “Recommend a Friend” scheme and find out how you could earn up to £250 for a successful referral.

Consultant: Jason Reed

Job Number: 936883 / INDCHEFS

Job Title: Pastry Chef

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Reference: https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/pastry-chef-2/ · Posted 4 weeks ago · Closes 2 Sep 2026 · Listed via Platinum Recruitment

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