Pastry Chef de Partie Sale e Pepe Mare Sale e Pepe Mare is seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Chef de Partie to join our opening pastry team in early 2026. You will be responsible for preparing and executing desserts, pastries, and baked goods to the highest standard within your assigned station. Supporting the Pastry Chef and Sous Chef, you will help ensure consistent quality, creativity, and efficiency in the pastry kitchen. This is a fantastic opportunity for a pastry professional to develop their career in a premium, high-volume fine dining environment. About Us Thesleff Group is a growing hospitality group with a collection of standout venues including Los Mochis, Sale e Pepe, Viajante87, Juno Omakase, and Luna Omakase. We are known for combining innovative food, stylish design, and genuine hospitality. Sale e Pepe Mare will bring the celebrated spirit of our Knightsbridge institution to a new setting, blending classic Italian hospitality with modern energy. Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook, and present desserts, pastries, breads, and plated sweets to the highest standard.

Execute recipes and plating guides with precision, consistency, and attention to detail.

Maintain mise en place for your station, ensuring efficiency and organisation during service.

Collaborate with the pastry and kitchen team to ensure smooth workflow.

Assist with menu development and seasonal dessert creation under the guidance of the Pastry Chef.

Ensure the pastry kitchen meets strict hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards.

Support the training and mentoring of junior pastry staff.

Contribute ideas and creativity to enhance the pastry offering.

Benefits Private medical insurance.

Paid sick leave.

Study support scheme.

Complimentary meals while on duty.

50% staff discount when dining with family & friends.

People-focused, supportive workplace culture.

Excellent career development opportunities across the expanding Thesleff Group.

Requirements / Skills Proven experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie in a premium, high-volume restaurant or hotel.

Strong technical pastry skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Creativity and passion for desserts, pastries, and baked goods.

Professional appearance and commitment to hygiene and kitchen standards.

Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and peak service hours.

Thesleff Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status.

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