Pastry Chef – Fine Dining Gastropub With Rooms

Job Description

Nestled in a charming Cotswold village, this esteemed 3 Rosette gastropub with rooms is celebrated for its modern British cuisine, crafted from exceptional seasonal produce. With a strong commitment to sustainability and provenance, they are now seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section and create exquisite desserts, breads, and petits fours that complement their fine dining offering.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Pastry Chef…

• £40,000 per annum plus £4,000 service charge
• On-site live-in accommodation available (from £400 per month)
• 48-hour working week, 5 out of 7 days
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Staff discounts across dining, products and treatments within the group
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance

Responsibilities as the Pastry Chef…

• Leading the pastry section day to day, delivering elegant plated desserts, breads and petits fours to multi-rosette standards
• Planning and executing mise en place so the section is service-ready and pristine
• Contributing creative, seasonal ideas for menu development that reflect a farm-to-table ethos
• Maintaining precise recipes, portion control and allergen records, supporting tastings and cost tests
• Collaborating closely with the wider brigade to ensure a smooth, efficient service

You’ll be a great fit if you…

• Have strong pastry foundations from a quality, multi-rosette or Michelin kitchen
• Balance classic technique with modern presentation and a flair for innovation
• Stay composed under pressure and take pride in consistency and detail

This is an outstanding chance to refine your craft within a passionate team where provenance, creativity and quality lead every plate.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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