Pastry Chef

On-site in Manchester·Full-time·Added 7 days ago (last checked 7 Oct)

WSH Group

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Overview

Job details

Full-time
Per the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in Manchester
No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Requirements

Qualifications

Very well organised and ability to prioritise work load
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent standards
Experience in working in a 5 star hotel or 2 Rosette restaurant
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Attention to detail
Strong communication skills

Pay & benefits

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Baxter Storey means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Baxter Storey please visit our website at https://baxterstorey.com

The role

Company Description

Baxter Storey are looking for a Pastry Chef to Join the team in Manchester City Centre on a temporary role between December 2026 and April 2027. This will be a predominantly mid week role 40 hours per week with paid overtime. After the fixed term is completed we would look to re-locate you to another one of our sites however this can't be guaranteed

As a Pastry Chef in this venue, you will get a chance to create the finest quality of dishes and deliver exceptional culinary experiences for our guests. You will work with a structured team, that you will work closely with to create high end, tailored events from bespoke fine dining dinners to large scale corporate parties and outdoor events.

Job Description

Fixed Term Contract Pastry Chef - December 2026 (Maternity Cover)

Key Responsibilities:

To have sole responsibility of all desserts and pastry for the client floor and the staff dining.
To ensure the food remains to the highest quality and consistency across all events.
To manage food and produce ordering by keeping a record of wastage, stock holding and any food cost concerns.
To work with the Head Chef with the development and costing of menus, ensuring we are keeping up to date with the latest trends.
To assist the other sections where necessary

About WSH Group

WSH Group is a hospitality and catering business. Its advertised roles cover kitchen and food service positions such as chefs, catering assistants, kitchen porters, baristas and front-of-house staff, as well as management roles including chef managers, general manager and events manager.

Its careers page also lists branded operations such as Caterlink, Benugo, Genuine Dining and BM Caterers, and includes lounge hospitality work such as Lounge Host roles for the British Airways Lounge in Aberdeen.