Head Pastry Chef

Belmond
Chelsea, Greater London

We are seeking a talented Head Pastry Chef to lead the Pastry team at The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel. This key position offers a unique opportunity to shape and elevate the pastry offering across the hotel.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating exceptional pastries and desserts, leading a high-performing team, and delivering outstanding guest experiences through creativity, quality and innovation.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Head Pastry Chef will oversee all pastry operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, presentation and efficiency across the department.

About Us

Enchanting guests since 1887, The Cadogan A Belmond Hotel is located at the crossroads of London's desirable cultural neighbourhoods; Chelsea, Knightsbridge, and Belgravia and offers guests a refined residential experience within a restored townhouse.

The hotel’s 54 rooms and suites artfully blend a rich historical legacy with contemporary luxury, creating a space imbued with character, history, and a profound sense of belonging, all while echoing its tradition of hosting both historical and contemporary esteemed guests. The hotel further distinguishes itself through its exceptional food and beverage offering, centred around Willett’s, its welcoming neighbourhood British bistro and bar, where seasonal British produce, daily specials and classic dishes are served in a warm and inviting all-day dining setting.

The Belmond & LVMH Family

The Cadogan is proud to be part of LVMH, and the Belmond global collection of iconic hotels, trains and river cruises, all creating exceptional experiences worldwide. When you join one of our properties, you join a global family of history-rich hotels and breathtaking destinations, where our employees are at the heart of the Belmond experience.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee all pastry operations, including desserts, pastries and baked goods
  • Create innovative seasonal menus and new dessert concepts
  • Develop and standardise recipes to ensure consistency and quality
  • Recruit, train and manage the pastry team
  • Prepare team rotas and manage daily staffing levels
  • Maintain exceptional standards of presentation, taste and quality
  • Manage stock levels, ordering and inventory control
  • Monitor food costs and minimise waste in line with budgets
  • Ensure pastry equipment is maintained and fully operational
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety
  • Work closely with kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver seamless service
  • Stay up to date with pastry trends, techniques and industry developments

Requirements

What You Bring:

  • Proven experience in a senior pastry role.
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Creativity and passion for modern pastry and desserts
  • Excellent knowledge of pastry techniques and presentation
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Understanding of food cost control and stock management
  • Commitment to quality, consistency and food safety standards
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Benefits

What We Offer:

The Cadogan we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Complimentary and preferential rates for experiences at our iconic destinations, as well as on-site Guest Experiences
  • Life assurance
  • Company sick pay
  • Increased annual leave entitlement with length of service

We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.

Posted 2026-05-15

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