About Us

Capturing the unique spirit and rare beauty of its original home in Richmond, Petersham Nurseries Covent Garden brings nature and elegance to the heart of central London. This unparalleled lifestyle destination comprises of a homewares and garden shop, a florist, a delicatessen and wine cellar, two restaurants and a central courtyard, Floral Court. True to the horticultural origins of the family business and the heritage of Covent Gardens past, there could not be a more fitting location for Petersham Nurseries new venture into central London.

The Role

Petersham Nurseries Covent Garden are looking for a creative and experienced Head Pastry Chef to join our brigade. We are passionate about food, sustainability all that comes with it.

This role will suit a candidate with a strong background, preferably from a Michelin Star, 3 Rosette or 5 Star hotel background. This candidate will be responsible for production of all pastry and bakery products for two restaurants and a deli. You will be working closely with our Executive Chef to create an inspiring and an innovative offering.

The Head Pastry Chef must be an inspirational leader, motivating and developing the team with their correct by example, to build upon our culture of passion and enthusiasm for the preparation and service of food. The Head Pastry Chef will cultivate an excellent working partnership with the kitchen team and the restaurant management team.

They must assist in providing food that not only exceeds our guest expectations in flavour, substance and presentation, but is also in line with agreed company & legal standards. This is in addition to ensuring that the food costs of the business are well managed.

You

• NVQ 1,2 & 3 or City & Guilds 706/1&2
• Previous Experience at 3 Rosette/ Michelin Level
• Good health & safety awareness
• Staff training / development experience
• Strong leaderships skills
• Effective communicator
• Good financial awareness
• Flair & imagination
• Multi-unit outlet experience

What we offer

• Competitive pay
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Opportunity to grow and progress with the brand
• Meals on duty
• Private health care
• Pension scheme
• Child care vouchers
• Ride to work scheme

This is a very special opportunity to join a friendly company, if you think this position is for you please apply, we look forward to hearing from you!

Due to the high volume of applications we might not be able to respond to all, except to those ones who we think are more suitable for the position