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Head Pastry Chef
£42,000 + Benefits
Peak District
Benefits:
- Fresh food, high-end kitchen operation with strong supplier relationships
- Beautiful countryside setting with live-in available
- Supportive leadership and professional brigade
- Opportunity to lead your own section and bring ideas to the table
- Career progression within a long-standing, reputable group
Set within a picturesque and tranquil countryside location, this venue offers a chance to lead a dedicated pastry section within a refined kitchen brigade. Known for delivering elegant, seasonal dishes, the venue is perfect for a talented and driven pastry chef looking to put their stamp on menus and mentor a small team. Working closely with the Exec Chef, youll have autonomy over pastry operations, be encouraged to explore new ideas, and deliver to the high standards expected by a well-travelled, loyal guest base. This is an opportunity for a creative and detail-focused pastry chef to thrive in a kitchen that values calm, consistency, and craft.
Head Pastry Chef Ideal Profile:
- Confident leading a pastry section in a refined kitchen environment
- Strong technical skillset across plated desserts, afternoon tea, and baked goods
- Passionate about fresh produce and classical flavour combinations
- Comfortable managing a small team and leading by example
- Calm and composed when under pressure, focused on consistent quality
- Able to contribute to seasonal menu development and costings
Head Pastry Chef Responsibilities:
- Oversee all pastry operations including mise en place, service, and prep
- Design and execute seasonal dessert menus with creative flair
- Maintain kitchen standards including hygiene, allergen records, and HACCP
- Train, develop, and support junior chefs within the pastry section
- Collaborate with senior chefs to align menus with the wider offering
- Monitor stock, control waste, and work to budgeted margins
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