Head Pastry Chef – lead pastry at a four-star hotel with a 2 AA Rosette restaurant in Southwold, earning £35,500 plus tips.
Are you a talented pastry professional ready to lead your own section and create exceptional desserts? This Head Pastry Chef opportunity in Southwold offers creative freedom, excellent benefits and the chance to work with quality local produce in a Rosette-standard kitchen.
What’s in it for you?
- Salary of £35,500 per year Plus Tips
- Permanent 48-hour contract
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Share incentive plan
- Free meals while working
- Excellent employee discounts
- Ongoing training and career development
Your new role
As Head Pastry Chef, you’ll work closely with the Executive Head Chef and take responsibility for the entire pastry section within a busy Southwold kitchen. You’ll create consistently impressive desserts and sweet treats while helping the hotel maintain its high culinary standards.
You will:
- Prepare and present high-quality desserts, pastries and sweet treats
- Lead the day-to-day running of the pastry section
- Plan and introduce regular menu changes
- Develop creative dishes using seasonal and local produce
- Maintain the standards expected of a 2 AA Rosette restaurant
- Manage pastry stock, ordering and wastage
- Ensure excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen controls
- Work closely with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams
- Support service across weekdays and weekends
What we’re looking for
The successful Head Pastry Chef will have previous pastry experience within a four-star hotel, AA Rosette restaurant or similarly quality-led kitchen.
You’ll also need:
- Strong pastry and dessert preparation skills
- Experience managing or taking ownership of a section
- Creativity and confidence developing new dishes
- A hands-on and organised approach
- Excellent attention to detail and presentation
- The ability to remain calm during busy services
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work straight shifts, split shifts and weekends
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Head Pastry Chef in Southwold employer: Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment within a well-established hotel group in the picturesque Llandrindod Wells. Employees benefit from competitive accommodation and staff meals, alongside comprehensive on-the-job training that fosters professional growth and development. The supportive culture encourages collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the hospitality sector.
Contact Details:
Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd Recruitment Team
