Join the Team

We are looking for an experienced, ambitious, and creative Pastry Chef who would like to make their own mark in the history of Panzer’s. The role comes with a level of autonomy in which you will develop and drive forward our in-store bakery offer.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for using the best, most seasonal ingredients and would like to bring a part of their personality to wonderful cakes, tarts, biscuits, and all things sweet.

Panzer’s is a premium delicatessen and food emporium and has been located in St. John’s Wood for over 75 years. The Pastry Chef is responsible for creating a whole range of seasonal products served from our Coffee Bar and Deli Counter.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipe with seasonality at the forefront.
• Bring with you and create new and exciting desserts to constantly keep our menus interesting and engaging for our customers and staff.
• Work openly with the directors and management in the creation of new dishes and menus.
• Focus on delivering the very best product time and time again.
• Actively communicate with fellow team members.
• Be happy to work at pace and efficiently multi-task when needed.
• Effectively manage stock-control and departmental budget.
• Keep stations stocked, well-organised and tidy at all times.
• Supervise all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and standards.
• Adhere to our company standards and follow Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, or in a relevant role.
• Great attention to detail and creativity.
• Understanding and knowledge of ingredients and seasonality.
• Willingness to share your professional knowledge and experience with your colleagues.
• Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (dietary requirements).
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
• An ability to stay calm under pressure.

45 hours, 5 days per week

Salary – very competitive

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Applicants must have relevant visas & a good command of the English language.