Pastry Chef - The British Museum

Job Description

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Pastry Chef with immediate availability to join our vibrant team at one of the most iconic cultural destinations in the world — The British Museum.

Our cafés serve freshly brewed coffee, delicious sandwiches, vibrant salads, and indulgent cakes — all crafted with care and quality. As part of the Benugo family, we’re committed to creating memorable experiences for every guest, just as unforgettable as the museum’s treasures like the Rosetta Stone.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic kitchen delivering high-quality hospitality, events, and fine dining experiences in a corporate setting.

We Offer:

Rate: Up to £17.00 per hour

Contract: Full time / Permanent

About the Pastry Chef role:

• Food preparation, stock rotation and food labelling
• Lead daily pastry operations, taking on a management role to support the Head Pastry chef.
• Ensuring high levels of Food and Health & Safety are maintained at all time
• Work with the Pastry Team on a daily basis to develop recipes and deliver quality product

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar kitchen role.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and high-quality food presentation.
• Strong commitment to maintaining high food quality and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across kitchen teams.
• Flexible, proactive, and adaptable approach to work.

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Endless tea and coffee on shift
• 50% discount on food and soft drinks in all our locations, plus free tea & coffee on your days off too!
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Hapi app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!