Pastry Chef

The Store Hotel is a lifestyle luxury hotel set in the heart of Oxford. We sit in the building of the historic department store and Oxford institution, Boswells. Our 101-bedroom hotel will delight guests with a sense of curiosity and wonder, reflecting the rich heritage of the building's former life. Untraditionally British, you can expect the unexpected at our restaurant, Treadwell. Our restaurant plays with locally sourced produce and the diverse influences that shape Oxford. It is incredibly British, but perhaps not as people have experienced before.

We are looking for an exceptional and passionate Pastry Chef to lead our pastry offering. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual with creativity, precision, and a genuine love for pastry to join a dynamic kitchen team and play a key role in delivering memorable guest experiences. You will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef with designing, producing, and continuously developing high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and sweet offerings across our restaurant, ensuring consistency, innovation, and excellence in every detail. Supporting the wider kitchen operation beyond pastry, including leading main kitchen service when required. Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence, overseeing kitchen operations, service standards, team management, and food quality across all sections. Maintain a hands-on approach within the kitchen and contribute to broader menu development and operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry section and oversee all day-to-day pastry operations.
• Create and develop seasonal dessert menus, breads, and baked goods.
• Ensure all pastry dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards.
• Manage ordering, stock control, and food cost within budget targets.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Train, mentor, and inspire junior chefs.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Drive innovation and bring fresh ideas to enhance the guest experience.
• Monitor quality, consistency, and portion control across all pastry outputs.
• Support with menu tastings, special events, and business initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Sous Chef in a high-quality restaurant, hotel, or luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong technical pastry skills.
• Creative flair with a passion for seasonal ingredients and contemporary presentation.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance.
• Leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate a team.
• Calm under pressure with a positive and proactive attitude.

Benefits

• Meals on duty.
• Ongoing training provided - both in house and external.
• Apprenticeships.
• Career progression and development - we invest in our people.
• Royal Cars taxis 50% discount for our people to and from work.
• Refer a Friend Scheme (£250 for general referrals and £500 if you refer a chef).
• Review bonus and scheme (£50, £100, £200, E Bike's, Smart TV's and International overnight stays for 50 reviews plus).
• Access to Wagestream.
• 25% off treatments in our spa and 50% off products.
• Discount on rooms and food and beverage.
• Hospitality Rewards: access to health and wellbeing benefits and perks for everyone (high street discount, restaurants, and Employee Assistance).
• Opportunities to win raffle prizes.
• Exceptional induction game and programme - this is the most fun you will have on your induction day that we promise!
• Opportunities to socialise and celebrate big moments together - birthdays, work anniversaries and big life moments!
• Team Awards and socials.
• Fundraising initiatives - we support the community and like to give back.
• Go green - come and work with a company that is committed to creating a greener planet.

At The Store, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, dynamic, and nurturing culture. We are striving to create a culture that fully represents our four brand pillars: Legacy, Discovery, Innovation and Community including all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.