Chef de Partie

Watergate Bay Hotel; Tregurrian; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tip sharing, paid monthly

Free surf lessons and equipment hire

Discounts across our restaurants

Team social events throughout the year

Job summary

WGB - Prep & Support is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef de Partie to join the team at Watergate Bay Hotel in Tregurrian, England. In this full-time role, you will prepare and deliver high-quality desserts and pastries, ensuring every dish meets our high standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a pastry kitchen and hold an NVQ level 1 & 2 or equivalent. Enjoy competitive tip sharing, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment in a beautiful coastal setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pastry kitchen or at Chef de Partie level is essential.
• NVQ level 1 & 2 or equivalent required.
• Calm under pressure and able to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality desserts and pastries.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and presentation.
• Stay updated with new recipes and cooking techniques.

Skills

Experience working in a pastry kitchen or at Chef de Partie level

NVQ level 1 & 2 or equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Team player

Guest service focused

Calm under extreme pressure

Responsible, reliable, punctual

Professional personal presentation

Flexible attitude to working hours

Education

NVQ level 1 & 2 or equivalent

Job description

Pastry Chef de Partie | Watergate Bay Hotel

Coming back to good food, with cheeks glowing from the day’s adventures, is at the heart of the Watergate Bay Hotel experience.

We want to inspire our guests with the best seasonal menus, local produce and contemporary dishes, and give them eating and drinking experiences to remember.

Set on a stunning two-mile surfing beach on the North Cornwall coast, Watergate Bay Hotel gets to the heart of memorable moments, from active days by the sea to relaxed, cosy stays.

It’s a place to slow down, feel at home, and build a rewarding career.

Here, the experience we create for our guests is shaped by a team that values connection, flexibility, and variety, where everyone feels welcome, cared for, and looked after.

Our Pastry Chef de Partie role

We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Pastry Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, helping to deliver exceptional food experiences through beautifully crafted desserts, pastries, and baked goods.

You’ll ensure every dish meets our high standards and is prepared with consistency and care. With a hands‑on approach, you’ll also stay up to date with new recipes, techniques, and ingredients, and assist with daily kitchen operations.

This role offers predominantly daytime shifts, making it ideal for someone who enjoys the rhythm of pastry preparation and production while maintaining a positive work‑life balance.

This is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week.

As our Pastry Chef de Partie you’ll be

• Preparing and delivering high‑quality desserts, pastries, baked goods, and sweet menu items.
• Ensuring every dish is prepared, cooked, and presented to the highest standards.
• Learning and developing new pastry techniques.
• Keeping up to date with recipes, techniques, and menu developments.
• Conducting daily food preparation, working closely with our Head Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Keeping up to date with pastry trends, techniques, and ingredients.
• Maintaining safe food handling practices.
• Operating and caring for kitchen equipment, reporting any issues promptly.
• Fostering clear communication and a positive, collaborative kitchen environment.

You’ll also:

• Meet deadlines whilst supporting your team to do the same.
• Maintain high standards in every aspect of food preparation and presentation.
• Contribute to the ongoing success and smooth running of the kitchen.

The skills you’ll be sharing with us

• Experience working in a pastry kitchen or at Chef de Partie level
• NVQ level 1& 2 or equivalent as a minimum
• An interest and passion for the food industry
• Food Hygiene certificate
• Team player
• Guest service focused
• Calm under extreme pressure
• Responsible, reliable, punctual
• Professional personal presentation
• An ability to delegate appropriately
• Flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns

What we’ll offer you

• Competitive tip sharing, paid monthly
• A relaxed, professional workplace in a beautiful coastal setting
• A supportive and welcoming team
• Career development opportunities
• Team rates for you, friends and family at Watergate Bay Hotel, SeaSpace, and Another Place Hotels
• Discounts across our restaurants, facilities and partner businesses
• Free surf lessons and equipment hire
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

If you’d love to join us as our Pastry Chef de Partie, apply now and be part of our journey at Watergate Bay Hotel.