Pastry Sous Chef

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace.

Are you a passionate pastry chef with a flair for creativity and a drive for excellence? Estelle Manor is a luxurious rural retreat in Oxfordshire where fine dining, wellness, and relaxation come together to create a truly unforgettable experience. With four exceptional restaurants, a 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa, 108 bedrooms, a fully equipped gym with classes and padel courts, a kids’ club, and dedicated workspaces, every day here offers something new and inspiring.

As our Sous Chef, you’ll play a key role in shaping the Manor’s pastry offerings, assisting the Pastry Executive Chef in managing daily operations, developing innovative menu ideas, and ensuring every dessert leaving the kitchen is nothing short of exceptional. If you thrive in a collaborative, high-standard environment and are ready to make your mark on a remarkable culinary destination, we want to hear from you.

The on-target earning potential for this role is £46,611.96 per annum based on a 45 hour contract – comprising a base salary of £37,512.96 plus a qualified estimate of £9,000 in gratuities and service charge*. Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.

Here’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

• Assisting the Pastry Executive Chef to oversee and manage the daily operations within the Pastry and Bakery kitchen.
• Delivering on the food concept vision and helping to develop innovative menus ideas, identifying new culinary opportunities within Estelle Manor.
• Updating briefs across departments on menu items, communicating all relevant provenance, allergens, nutritionals and other distinctive information.
• Overseeing budget and operations, assisting and engaging with the kitchens senior leadership team to manage all food health & safety standards.
• Standing in for the Pastry Executive Chef in absence, feeling empowered to make managerial decisions within the kitchen’s operations, ultimately being responsible for the quality of all items leaving the kitchen.

Who we are looking for?

• A team orientated, positive, driven, organised and solution focused leader.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results to deadlines.
• Experience managing the daily operations, set up, standards, operating procedures.
• Someone who takes responsibility and initiative to explore issues and to generate new ideas with creative thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.

What’s in it for you?

At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Estelleversary surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging throughout. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
• Estelleversary gifting for all employees.
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees.
• Goes without saying but we will feed you during your shift.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.

About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £9,000 in addition to their annual salary.