Pastry Chef in Stoke-on-Trent

Head Pastry Chef – Luxury Five-Star Estate in North West London £60,000 – £65,000

• Title: Head Pastry Chef
• Location: North West London
• Salary: £60,000 – £65,000
• Type: Full Time | Permanent

Smyth & Co are proud to partner with one of the UK’s leading five-star country estates, set within 300 acres of beautifully kept grounds just outside North West London, in the search for a Head Pastry Chef.

This is a standout opportunity for an accomplished Head Pastry Chef to take a key leadership role within a highly creative, standards-driven pastry kitchen. Working alongside the Executive Head Pastry Chef, you’ll oversee day-to-day operations, develop the team, and ensure every element of the pastry offering is executed to the highest level.

From refined afternoon tea and elegant plated desserts in the fine dining restaurant, to striking seasonal centrepieces and bespoke banqueting menus, this role calls for a balance of classic technique, innovation and meticulous attention to detail. With much of the produce sourced directly from the estate’s Walled Garden, a genuine love of seasonal, ingredient-led pastry is essential.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced Head Pastry Chef with proven team leadership and mentoring skills
• Strong command of both classic and modern pastry techniques
• Creative, detail-focused and confident in developing new menus and concepts
• Background in luxury hotels, resorts or high-end hospitality environments
• Passionate about guest experience, presentation and consistency

What’s on Offer:

• £60,000 – £65,000 salary plus service charge
• Access to award-winning onsite facilities including spa, golf course and gym
• Generous staff discounts for friends and family
• Free meals on duty and subsidised shuttle service from Watford
• The chance to join one of the UK’s leading luxury resorts with a supportive, ambitious culinary team

If you’re ready for your next chapter in a property renowned for its food and service standards, and you thrive in a creative, high-performance pastry kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via Smyth & Co – specialists in placing exceptional hospitality talent.