Head Pastry Chef – Luxury 5 Star Hotel
GoldenkeysJob Description
We’re delighted to be assisting one of the UK’s most iconic 5-star country house hotels, known for its rich history, refined charm, and exceptional culinary standards. Their kitchen is led by a highly regarded Executive Chef, and they’re now on the lookout for a Head Pastry Chef to take the reins of their pastry section.
This is a brilliant opportunity to lead a talented pastry team and craft world-class desserts and pastries in a kitchen that champions creativity, seasonality, and precision.
Due to the location of the hotel, you will need your own mode of transport.
You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Head Pastry Chef…
- £42,194 per annum plus circa £7,500 service charge
- Working 48 hours per week, 4 days on, 3 days off
- 29 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
- Meals on duty
- Discounted stays for you, your friends, and your family across the group
- Discounts on spa treatments and products
- Discounts on all food & beverage
- Healthcare cash plan
Responsibilities as the Head Pastry Chef…
- Leading the pastry kitchen, delivering elegant and exciting desserts across the hotel’s F&B outlets
- Working closely with the Executive Head Chef to develop seasonal menus and creative pastry concepts
- Managing and mentoring a small, passionate pastry team
- Ensuring consistency, precision and quality across all pastry production
- Upholding the highest standards of hygiene, presentation and organisation
- Bringing flair, finesse, and genuine love for pastry to every service
This role would suit a creative, confident Head Pastry Chef (or an experienced Sous Chef ready to step up) with a background in luxury hotels or fine dining environments.
If you're looking for a role where your creativity will shine in a beautiful, high-profile setting, we’d love to hear from you!
PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.
We appreciate that your CV may not be up to date. No problem, send me what you have to jack@goldenkeys.co.uk or look me up on LinkedIn and send me a message there!