Pastry Chef

Full time, Norwich city centre (NR2 1RQ)

Possibly the biggest Afternoon Tea kitchen outside London and definitely one of the most exciting, The Assembly House is hiring.

If pastry is your language and you take pride in producing beautiful work at volume, this could be your kitchen.

Set inside Norwich’s iconic Georgian townhouse, our pastry kitchen produces between 1,000 and 2,500 Afternoon Teas every week, alongside desserts for weddings, celebrations and large-scale functions where pastry plays a starring role.

Everything is made in house, in advance, with precision, consistency and finish at the heart of what we do.

This is a largely production-led pastry role, focused on planning, preparation and execution at scale. It suits someone who enjoys rhythm, organisation and the satisfaction of seeing hundreds of immaculate desserts leave the kitchen.

We are looking for a skilled, energetic Pastry Chef to join our dedicated pastry team and help drive what we believe is one of the most ambitious Afternoon Tea and events pastry operations in the country.

Why this role is different:

You’ll be working under chefs operating at the very top of their game, with decades of experience in world-class kitchens. This is a rare opportunity to develop your craft in a kitchen where pastry is central to the business, not an afterthought.

This role is about production, momentum, teamwork and pride in the detail.

You will:

• Produce high-quality cakes, desserts, macarons and chocolate work in volume
• Work on ever-changing themed Afternoon Teas
• Play a key role in delivering and serving desserts for weddings, private dining and large functions
• Be part of a large, highly skilled kitchen team
• Thrive in a fast-paced, well-organised environment focused on prep rather than live service
• Help deliver pastry that looks beautiful, tastes exceptional and holds up under scale
• Contribute to setting new standards for what Afternoon Tea and event desserts can be
• This is a role for someone who enjoys pace, structure and repetition done well, without losing their love of craft