Chef de Partie - Pastry

Exclusive Hotels; Coventry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + service charge

Hotel stays at preferential rates

50% discount on food & drink

Complimentary meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Hospitality Essentials discounts

Learning and career progression

B Corp commitment

Job summary

Exclusive Hotels’ Ansty Hall in Warwickshire is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef de Partie to join our kitchen brigade, crafting desserts, afternoon tea and pastry offerings that elevate our culinary reputation.

Take ownership of the pastry section, lead daily prep and service, mentor junior chefs, and ensure the highest standards of hygiene and presentation across desserts and baked goods in a luxury hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Pastry Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• Strong patisserie, baking and dessert preparation skills with attention to detail.
• Experience producing high-quality desserts and pastry products.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the pastry section, ensuring desserts, pastries and sweet treats are prepared and presented to high standards.
• Organise and manage daily preparation and service within the pastry kitchen.
• Produce desserts, afternoon tea items and baked goods with creativity and consistency.
• Coach and develop junior pastry team members.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and allergen compliance at all times.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and rotation within the pastry section.

Skills

Pastry

Patisserie

Desserts

Food safety

Team leadership

Job description

Create Memorable Dining Experiences at Ansty Hall

Set within beautiful Warwickshire countryside, Ansty Hall is a characterful country house hotel where heritage, hospitality and contemporary dining come together. With stylish guest accommodation, popular dining experiences and a thriving events business, every day offers something different.

As part of the Exclusive Collection, we're proud to create exceptional dining experiences while building careers our people are proud of. We're looking for a passionate Pastry Chef de Partie to join our talented kitchen brigade and play a key role in delivering exceptional desserts, afternoon tea experiences and pastry offerings that help elevate our culinary reputation.

At Ansty Hall, we believe in rewarding our team for their passion and dedication. As our Pastry Chef de Partie you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary plus service charge
• Hotel stays across the Exclusive Collection at preferential rates
• 50% discount on food and drink across the collection
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
• Exclusive lifestyle discounts through Hospitality Essentials
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to work for a certified B Corp organisation committed to people, community and sustainability

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the pastry section, ensuring all desserts, pastries and sweet treats are prepared and presented to the highest standards
• Organise and manage daily preparation and service within the pastry kitchen
• Produce exceptional desserts, afternoon tea items, baked goods and event pastries with creativity and consistency
• Support, coach and develop Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs within the pastry team
• Ensure excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen compliance at all times
• Maintain high standards of quality, consistency and portion control throughout service
• Assist with stock control, ordering and stock rotation processes within the pastry section
• Work closely with the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef to ensure seamless service across the kitchen operation
• Contribute creative ideas for seasonal desserts, afternoon tea menus and special event offerings
• Support the delivery of exceptional guest experiences through outstanding pastry and dessert creations

Person Specification

You'll be an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie, or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to step up, with a passion for patisserie, baking and delivering exceptional guest experiences. You'll bring:

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie, or as a Demi Chef de Partie ready for the next step
• Confidence running a pastry section within a quality hospitality environment
• Strong pastry, baking and dessert preparation skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience producing high-quality desserts, afternoon tea items and pastry products
• Enjoyment in supporting and developing junior team members
• Organisation and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• A genuine passion for pastry, creativity and continuous improvement
• An eagerness to progress your culinary career within a supportive environment

Why Exclusive Collection?

We are a certified B Corp committed to sustainability, responsible business and creating a positive impact for our people, communities and environment. We foster a culture where talented individuals can thrive, develop and build rewarding careers.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all individuals with the right to work in the UK. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

If you're a passionate Pastry Chef de Partie who takes pride in creating exceptional desserts, pastries and sweet experiences, and you're ready to develop your career with one of the UK's most celebrated luxury hospitality collections, we'd love to hear from you!