Job Description

Located in the heart of the City, Eataly London is a diverse, multi-outlet operation that harmoniously combines retail, restaurants, bars, and various other departments to create an exceptional guest experience. As part of the Eataly London team, you'll contribute to our mission of sharing the rich flavours and traditions of Italy with our guests while fostering a vibrant atmosphere for friends and families to gather. Founded in Northern Italy in 2007, Eataly has since expanded its unique stores and concepts to 14 countries across 3 continents. Each location is dedicated to sharing our core ethos of EAT, SHOP, and LEARN.
Earnings: depending on experience, up to 37,000 including service charge
Location: London, EC2M 3YD
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, shifts for this role can start as early as 5.30 am, 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays.
We are looking for a passionate Pastry Chef to join our dynamic team! This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-volume, production-focused environment that celebrates pastry traditions. You'll play a key role in creating exceptional desserts for a variety of outlets--from our cafe display to our in-house restaurants, and even bespoke celebration cakes.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or a rising talent, if you bring technical skill, creativity, and a love for pastry, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing:

• Producing a wide range of pastries including--but not limited to--croissants, tarts, tiramisu, gelato, individual and plated desserts
• Contributing to the dessert offering for our restaurants, cafe, and takeaway counters
• Preparing custom cakes for special occasions in line with guest and brand expectations
• Maintaining high standards of consistency, presentation, and quality in a fast-paced production setting
• Working closely with the culinary team to ensure smooth service and timely output
• Upholding food safety and sanitation standards in all areas of production

• A pastry chef with a solid foundation in classic techniques--Italian and French pastry experience a plus
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen or production environment
• An eye for detail and a commitment to craftsmanship
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Flexibility regarding shift patterns, including weekends and holidays

• 40 hours contract. Overtime is paid.
• Tronc Scheme.
• 30-day holiday allowance that increases with the length of service (pro-rata).
• Free meal on shift.
• Internal career progression and global opportunities across the Eataly stores.
• 20% employee discount across retail, bars, and restaurants.
• Discounted Gym memberships.
• WeCare - a health platform offering access to 24/7 GP, Financial, Mental and Physical well-being.
• MyEataly - our own benefit portal offering you free discounts, rewards, and cashback programs.
• "Refer a Friend" and earn up to 300 per person.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• No interest technology loans.
• Employee assistance program.
• And much more available through our benefits platform.