Chef De Partie - Pastry

We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef de Partie - Pastry to join Catering and Retail Services at the House of Lords. This is an exceptional opportunity to take responsibility for the pastry operation across a diverse and prestigious portfolio, including fine‑dining restaurants, high‑end banqueting, business‑and‑industry (B&I) catering, and brasserie operations.

This role offers the chance to showcase creativity, technical skill, and leadership across multiple service styles, all within one of the most unique and respected culinary environments in the UK.

Pastry Excellence Across a Unique Operation

Based on‑site at Parliament, the pastry team supports a wide range of services, from refined plated desserts for fine dining, to large‑scale banqueting functions, alongside daily B&I and brasserie offerings. As Chef de Partie - Pastry, you will play a key role in shaping dessert menus, maintaining consistency, and delivering exceptional quality across every outlet.

This is a fast‑paced, professional environment demanding high standards, strong organisation, and a passion for modern pastry techniques.

You'll be accountable to

• Take responsibility for the day‑to‑day pastry operation across Catering and Retail Services, including fine dining, banqueting, B&I, and brasserie outlets.
• Support the Sous Chef in planning, preparation, and execution of pastry menus and service.
• Produce desserts, baked goods, and pastry items to consistently high standards of quality and presentation.
• Deliver pastry for Peers, official functions, private hospitality, and third‑party clients.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings, and innovative pastry concepts.
• Lead mise en place, service delivery, and post‑service organisation within the pastry section.
• Maintain strict food hygiene, allergen control, and health & safety standards.
• Monitor food safety procedures, including digital temperature checks and fridge/freezer logs.
• Support stock control, ordering, rotation, and waste minimisation.

If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or Chef de Partie - Pastry in a professional kitchen.
• Experience producing pastry for a range of service styles, ideally including fine dining and banqueting.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, HACCP, and allergen management.
• Confidence using computerised food safety and stock management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple workloads while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Strong communication skills and a calm, organised, and professional approach.
• A recognised culinary qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or Patisserie).
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and double shifts, in line with service and event requirements.
• They are occasional Saturday functions they are to be covered on a rota basis.

It would be even better if you had

• Experience in a heritage, institutional, hotel, or government catering environment.
• Exposure to high‑end banqueting or VIP hospitality.
• A creative approach to modern pastry, desserts, and plated presentations.
• An interest in sustainable, seasonal, and ethical ingredients.

The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for.

What you'll get in return

• 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years' service).
• Generous pension scheme.
• Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.
• The opportunity to witness history in the making!

The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the

House of Commons to

• Make laws.
• Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates.
• Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise.

Please complete your online application by 23:59 on Sunday 21st June 2026.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact: HL Recruitment.

Job offers are standardly offered at the minimum of the salary range.

The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates with diverse characteristics, including different ages, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.

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