Are you an ambitious Pastry Chef looking for your next big step, or a talented culinary professional looking to relocate to one of the UK’s most desirable coastal destinations?
We are working exclusively with a prestigious 4-star silver hotel and 2AA Rosette restaurant based on the stunning Suffolk coast. Known for exceptional local produce, creative menus, and incredible hospitality, this destination offers a fantastic work culture where talent is celebrated and nurtured.
Whether you are stepping up into your first Head Pastry Chef position or bringing proven experience to a fresh, dynamic kitchen, this is your chance to take full ownership of a celebrated pastry section.
Why You’ll Love This Role
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Unbeatable Live In Option: Fully subsidised accommodation available in a premium coastal location for just £310 per month. In real terms, this saves you thousands per year compared to private renting, effectively acting as a massive boost to your take-home pay.
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Creativity & Autonomy: Work closely with an outstanding Executive Head Chef to plan, design, and execute seasonal menu changes, stunning desserts, and sweet treats.
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Top Tier Benefits: A competitive base salary, generous share of tips, free meals on shift, comprehensive wellbeing programmes, solid pension scheme, life assurance, and superb staff discounts.
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Career Growth: Ongoing training and development designed to help you push your culinary boundaries and progress your career.
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Great pay: base pay of £35,434 per year plus tips which can be in the hundreds at peak periods!
The Role & Key Responsibilities
As the Head Pastry Chef, you will be the driving force behind the pastry section in a fast paced, high quality kitchen brigade.
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Take complete ownership of the pastry section, preparing and delivering visually stunning, mouth watering desserts and baked goods to 2AA Rosette standards.
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Collaborate with the Executive Head Chef on menu development, bringing innovative ideas and seasonal, local ingredients to the table.
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Manage pastry stock levels, supplier ordering, and wastage control while keeping quality at the forefront.
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Maintain rigorous hygiene, food safety, and kitchen operational standards.
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Lead by example, working closely with the wider kitchen brigade and Front of House team to deliver a seamless guest experience.
What We Are Looking For
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Proven experience within a high-quality kitchen environment (2AA Rosette or premium boutique hotel experience is a strong advantage).
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A true passion for pastry, detail, and presentation, with a drive to create memorable dining experiences for guests.
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A hands-on approach with strong organisational skills and the ability to thrive under pressure during busy services.
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Excellent communication skills and a team player mindset.
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Flexibility to work a mix of split and straight shifts across a 7 day operational rota, including weekends.
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