Pastry Chef

Senior Pastry Chef – Luxury Coastal Hotel
Location: Blakeney, North Norfolk, NR25 7NE
Salary: Competitive, plus tips and benefits
Job Type: Full-time | 5-day week including weekends and bank holidays

About the Property

Located in one of North Norfolk’s most picturesque coastal villages, this independently owned 4-star hotel offers an elegant, award-winning retreat overlooking the salt marshes and harbour. With a long-standing reputation for excellence and AA Rosette-level dining, the hotel delivers exceptional seasonal menus rooted in modern British cuisine, complemented by charming interiors and a warm, attentive service ethos.

The hotel features stylish rooms, a serene leisure suite with pool, and a popular restaurant that caters to both relaxed lunches and refined evening service — making it a favourite among discerning guests and locals alike.

The Role: Senior Pastry Chef

A rare opportunity has arisen for a talented and detail-driven Senior Pastry Chef to join this dedicated culinary team. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, precision, and a genuine passion for patisserie, working with fresh, seasonal ingredients to produce desserts, bakery items, and afternoon tea selections to a consistently high standard.

You will lead a small pastry team, contributing ideas for new dishes and playing a key role in delivering an outstanding food experience across multiple outlets within the hotel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily pastry operations with focus on quality, consistency, and presentation

• Prepare a variety of desserts, cakes, tarts, pastries, and afternoon tea components

• Collaborate with the Head Chef on seasonal menu planning and recipe development

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a positive, productive kitchen culture

• Uphold all food safety, hygiene, and allergen compliance standards

• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of all pastry tools and equipment

• Support breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea service across the restaurant and lounge menus

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in pastry within high-end hotels, restaurants, or patisseries

• Experience working at or aspiring toward AA Rosette standards

• Excellent knowledge of patisserie, chocolate work, and plated dessert presentation

• Passion for seasonal produce and attention to flavour balance and visual detail

• Calm, organised, and efficient under pressure

• Food hygiene certification and formal culinary training preferred

• A positive, team-spirited approach to leadership and collaboration

Working Pattern

• 5 days out of 7 per week (including weekends and holidays)

• Straight shifts on rotation:

  • 7:00am–3:30pm

  • 9:00am–5:30pm

  • 11:00am–7:30pm

  • 1:30pm–10:00pm

Staff Benefits

• Share of gratuities

• Use of on-site pool, sauna, steam room, and gym (off-peak)

• Staff discounts on dining and accommodation (off-peak)

• Career development opportunities within a well-respected independent business

• Supportive work culture in a scenic, peaceful coastal location

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced pastry chef with a love for beautifully crafted desserts and a desire to work in a professional, award-driven kitchen, this role offers a fantastic next step in your career. We welcome applications from those who take pride in their craft and are committed to excellence.