Pastry Chef de Partie – Michelin-Starred Modern British Restaurant | £32,000 + Tronc | 48 hrs | 3 Days Off

Location: Cumbria
Salary: £32,000 + tronc (DOE)
Hours: 48 hours per week | Paid overtime | 3 days off weekly
Accommodation: Temporary live-in available (minimal cost)
Restaurant: 1 Michelin Star | Modern British | Seasonal, produce-led

About the Restaurant

This award-winning, Michelin-Star restaurant is set within a beautifully restored 17th-century inn in a Lake District village. Known for its refined, modern British cooking rooted in heritage, locality, and exceptional produce, the restaurant has built a national reputation for craftsmanship and creativity.

The pastry section plays a central role across tasting menus, à la carte dishes, petits fours, breads, and afternoon offerings. This is an outstanding environment for a pastry-led Chef de Partie ready to step into a kitchen performing at the highest level.

The Role – Pastry Chef de Partie

You will take responsibility for the pastry section, delivering:

• Refined plated desserts for Michelin-star tasting menus

• Seasonal pastry elements, heritage-inspired bakes

• Ice creams, sorbets, gels, infusions

• Fresh breads and bakery items

• Petits fours and snacks

• Creative input into menu evolution

A perfect fit for a skilled Pastry CDP — or a strong Commis ready for a step up — who wants to grow in a focused, detail-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Run the pastry section day-to-day, maintaining impeccable organisation

• Produce desserts and pastry items that meet Michelin-level expectations

• Maintain consistent, high-quality mise en place and structured prep

• Collaborate with the senior team on new pastry concepts

• Uphold rigorous standards of hygiene, allergens, and documentation

• Assist with stock control, ordering, and correct storage

• Support the development of junior chefs within the section

• Contribute to smooth and coordinated service across the kitchen

About You

• Experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or strong Commis in a Michelin or high-level AA Rosette environment

• Strong technical pastry skills and excellent attention to detail

• Passion for seasonal British produce and modern techniques

• Calm, organised, and disciplined under pressure

• Positive team player with a commitment to growth and learning

• Willingness to relocate to Cumbria (temporary accommodation available)

Hours, Rota & Work-Life Balance

• 48-hour contract

• Paid overtime above contracted hours

• Three days off weekly:

  • Monday OFF

  • Tuesday OFF

  • Plus one additional day OFF

• Wednesday prep days typically finishing around 5–6pm

• Additional annual closures:

  • 2-week January shutdown

  • 1-week August shutdown

  • 2 further weeks of flexible leave

  • Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day

One of the rare Michelin-Star kitchens offering a genuinely balanced rota.

What’s on Offer

• £32,000 + tronc

• Paid overtime

• Temporary live-in accommodation (low cost)

• Uniform provided (except trousers & footwear)

• Staff meals, pension

• Supportive, humble and highly skilled senior team

• Michelin-Star development environment

• A stunning Lake District setting

Apply Now

If you’re a talented pastry chef ready to sharpen your craft in a Michelin-Star kitchen with excellent work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Jonny:
jonny@knekthub.com
0161 528 5555