Pastry Chef de Partie | Luxury Estate
- york and north yorkshire, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Pastry Chef de Partie | Luxury Estate
£35,000 + Benefits
North Yorkshire
Benefits:
- Share of service charge
- Fresh, seasonal menus and the chance to contribute your own ideas
- Structured development and clear opportunities to progress your career
- Supportive, experienced Head Chef and long standing kitchen team
- Staff meals on duty and uniform provided
- Employee discounts and incentives in a high quality hotel setting
- Relocation support available, no accommodation
- 45 hour working week with any additional hours given back in lieu
- Opportunity to work within a prestigious five red star hotel with two Michelin Keys
This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join one of North Yorkshire’s most prestigious luxury hotel kitchens. Set within acres of grounds, the property is recognised with five red stars and two Michelin Keys, offering a refined hospitality environment with outstanding standards across food, service and guest experience.
The role is based within a highly regarded restaurant and wider hotel operation, supporting a quality pastry offering across restaurant service, desserts, afternoon tea, Sunday lunch and hotel dining. The restaurant operates seven days a week, with around 45 covers during evening service and high volume Sunday lunch trade, making this a brilliant opportunity for a pastry chef who enjoys both precision and pace.
You will be joining a large, structured brigade of around 32 chefs with strong staff retention and a supportive senior team. The kitchen is well managed, professional and focused on development, giving the successful Pastry Chef de Partie the chance to continue building their skills within a stable luxury hotel environment.
This role would suit a Pastry Chef de Partie or strong Commis Pastry Chef with experience in a quality led kitchen, ideally within an AA Rosette, luxury hotel, fine dining or high end restaurant setting. You will need strong attention to detail, a passion for pastry and the ability to deliver consistent standards across a busy hotel operation.
This role does not provide accommodation, so you must be able to reliably commute or relocate to the area using the relocation support.
Please note that this role does not provide Sponsorship, to apply you will need a full British Passport or the right to work in the UK.
Pastry Chef de Partie Ideal Profile:
- Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or strong Commis Pastry Chef ready to progress
- Background in an AA Rosette, luxury hotel, fine dining or quality restaurant environment would be beneficial
- Genuine passion for pastry, desserts, afternoon tea and refined presentation
- Confident supporting a pastry section during busy service periods
- Strong attention to detail across preparation, flavour, texture, finish and consistency
- Able to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and contribute ideas where appropriate
- Calm, organised and focused under pressure within a large brigade
- Positive team player who enjoys learning from experienced senior chefs
- Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergens and kitchen organisation
- Able to maintain high standards across restaurant service, Sunday lunch and wider hotel dining
Pastry Chef de Partie Responsibilities:
- Support the pastry section with daily preparation, service and organisation
- Prepare and present high quality desserts, pastry items and afternoon tea elements
- Maintain consistency, quality and presentation across all pastry dishes
- Work with senior chefs to support seasonal menus and new dish development
- Ensure mise en place is completed accurately and efficiently for each service
- Support restaurant service, Sunday lunch and wider hotel food operations
- Maintain excellent standards across food hygiene, cleanliness and allergen procedures
- Work closely with the wider kitchen brigade to ensure smooth service delivery
- Support junior chefs where required and contribute to a positive kitchen culture
- Help maintain the restaurant’s strong reputation for food quality, detail and consistency