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We’re excited to be recruiting for a Pastry Chef to join our Central Patisserie in Newcastle.

If you’re passionate about pastry and looking for an opportunity to create exceptional products while enjoying a great work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you. Join our talented team and put your skills to use in a fast-paced, creative environment at the heart of Fenwick’s food offering.

We are currently recruiting for the following contracts - 40 hours per week (permanent contract)

When you join Fenwick, you'll receive;

• Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and fenwick.co.uk.
• 28 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 33 days (pro rata for part time colleagues)
• WeCare -24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service.
• You will also be entitled to join the tronc system, which is operated and controlled independently.

About the Role

Our Pastry Team plays a key role in delivering the exceptional food experience that our customers have come to expect from Fenwick.

With a passion for craftsmanship, creativity and quality, the team produces a wide range of patisserie, desserts and baked goods to the highest standards.

As a Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for creating and preparing beautiful, high-quality products while maintaining consistency, presentation and attention to detail. Working as part of a collaborative kitchen team, you'll contribute new ideas, embrace seasonal trends, and help ensure every product reflects the quality and innovation of the Fenwick brand.

What we are looking for in a candidate…

• Proven experience producing high-quality pastry, desserts and baked goods.
• Previous experience working within a professional pastry kitchen.
• Strong technical skills, product knowledge and an awareness of current food and pastry trends.
• Exceptional attention to detail and consistently high standards of presentation.
• A positive and proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for food, with the enthusiasm to learn, develop and embrace new ideas and ways of working.

About Fenwick

Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family-owned group of department stores within the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us.

Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres.

In 2023 we launched our ‘Quiet No More’ campaign, enhancing our presence on the UK high street as well as our eCommerce website going from strength to strength. Together, we form the beating heart of Fenwick, driving forward our vision for excellence and innovation. Join us as we pave the way toward an even brighter tomorrow, where tradition meets transformation!