Pastry Chef De Partie

Searcys are looking for a Pastry Chef to Join the team at the Honourable Artillery Company.

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 have 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.

The HAC is quite unlike any other City event venue; a magnificent Georgian house set in a five-acre garden. This unique, historic London venue offers a wide variety of event spaces and an unique outdoor space nestled within the city backdrop. 

As a Pastry Chef you will benefit from the following:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance program and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Monthly Chef wellbeing and supplier trips
• Chef whites and shoes provided
• Opportunity to enrol into the WSH Group Chef Academy 
• Meals are provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice
• A wide selection of Searcys Ibelong Events

At The HAC , you will be required to be adaptable as the venue is diverse and at any time will have multiple events happening across a number of floors. You will be  supporting the Head Chef to manage the day to day service, whilst leading and mentoring the junior team to deliver high end events and exceptional quality food.

Mostly Monday to Friday - flexibility with evenings and weekends required

Job Type: Full Time 

Salary: £35,000 PA

Key Responsibilities:

• To have sole responsibility of all desserts and pastry for all events.
• 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

• 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 Michelin star restaurant is desirable
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

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 Searcys 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 Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk