Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef – Locke Canary Wharf

A brand new opening. A blank page. We are looking for a Pastry Chef to write the first chapter.

We are opening Locke Canary Wharf, and we want a founding Pastry Chef to help shape the sweet side of our story. The last thing a guest tastes is often the thing they remember most, and from our very first service, that moment is yours to own. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a brand new venue in the heart of London and help build a dessert offering from scratch, with a group that truly values its chefs.

This isn't a role where you follow an existing spec. As a new opening, you get to develop the desserts, set the standards, and bring your own creativity to a section that is yours to define. If pastry is your passion and you have always wanted a blank canvas, this is the kitchen to make it happen.

We are White Rabbit Hospitality, and we do things differently. Hospitality is at our core, we do the right thing, we pursue excellence, and we are all entrepreneurs. Our ethos is simple: work hard and be kind.

Our Values, In Every Dish:

• HOSPITALITY IS AT OUR CORE – You know a perfect dessert can be the highlight of a guest's whole visit.
• WE DO THE RIGHT THING – You hold hygiene, allergen, and food safety standards to the highest level, always.
• WE PURSUE EXCELLENCE – You obsess over precision, finish, and consistency in every single plate.
• WE ARE ALL ENTREPRENEURS – You manage your section, control waste, and bring fresh ideas to the offering.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Helping to launch a brand new pastry section and set it up from day one
• Preparing, baking, and finishing a range of desserts, pastries, and baked goods
• Developing our opening dessert menu and shaping seasonal changes
• Maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation across all pastry items
• Managing the pastry section, including mise en place and stock rotation
• Upholding strict food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards
• Controlling waste and supporting ordering for the pastry section
• Working closely with a new kitchen team to deliver a seamless launch

What Do You Need?

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a quality kitchen or bakery
• Strong technical pastry skills across a range of styles and techniques
• A creative eye for presentation and a passion for dessert
• The ability to work accurately and calmly under pressure
• A thorough understanding of allergens, food safety, and hygiene standards
• Reliability, attention to detail, and the drive for a new opening
• The Right to Work in the UK

What We Offer:

• An OTE of £45,000
• The freedom to build and shape our dessert offering from scratch
• A supportive, ambitious team that celebrates great craft
• Genuine progression within a fast-growing hospitality group
• Staff discounts across our venues and properties

There is nothing quite like a new opening for a pastry chef. You will define the section, master your craft, and grow as the venue grows. For the right person, there is real scope to take on more responsibility within a group that champions culinary talent.

Ready to Create Something Extraordinary?

Apply now to become Pastry Chef with White Rabbit Hospitality, Locke Canary Wharf.