Chef de Partie, Pastry

Estelle Manor; North Leigh; On-site; GBP 30,685 - 37,685; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual company socials

Exclusive staff rates

Estelleversary gifting

Stocked colleague spaces

Shift meals provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension and health cash plan

28 days holiday

Uniform provided and cleaned

Onsite seamstresses

Job summary

Estelle Manor is seeking a detail-driven Pastry Chef de Partie. This role involves creating exceptional pastries across diverse dining concepts and ensuring high food safety standards. Applicants should have experience in luxury hospitality, a passion for creating memorable guest experiences, and a strong technical skillset in pastry production. Competitive salary based on a 45-hour contract, plus gratuities and service charge, along with various employee perks.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury or multi-outlet hospitality environment.
• Strong understanding of food trends and best practices.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality pastry items.
• Meticulous eye for detail and commitment to excellence.
• Natural passion for hospitality and guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality pastry and bakery items to an exceptional standard.
• Work with kitchen leadership to maintain food safety standards.
• Prepare cakes, breads, pastries, and desserts following recipes.
• Present and decorate items with creativity and precision.
• Manage stock control within the pastry section.

Skills

Technical skill in pastry or bakery

Understanding of food trends

High-quality pastry production

Attention to detail

Passion for hospitality

Job description

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace.

We are looking for a talented and detail-driven Pastry Chef de Partie to join the team at Estelle Manor, creating exceptional pastry and bakery items across our diverse and dynamic restaurant concepts.

Earnings

The on-target earning potential for this role is £37,685.43 per annum, based on a 45-hour contract. This includes a base salary of £30,685.43 plus an estimated £7,000 in gratuities and service charge*.

Please note this role is paid hourly, so this figure reflects projected earnings.

The Role

As Pastry Chef de Partie, you will play a key role in delivering beautifully crafted pastries and baked goods that elevate the experience across all dining concepts at Estelle Manor.

• Create high-quality pastry and bakery items, consistently executed to an exceptional standard
• Work closely with senior kitchen leadership to maintain the highest food safety and hygiene standards
• Prepare a wide range of products including cakes, breads, pastries, and desserts, following established recipes
• Present and decorate items with creativity and precision, ensuring a modern, refined, and visually exciting finish
• Take ownership of stock control within the pastry section, carefully managing ordering, wastage, and cost efficiency
• Build strong working relationships across departments, particularly with front of house teams, to ensure a seamless guest experience

About You

We are looking for someone who brings both technical skill and genuine passion:

• Experience within a pastry or bakery role in a luxury or multi-outlet hospitality environment
• A strong understanding of current food trends and best practices
• Proven ability to produce high-quality pastry and bakery items
• A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to excellence
• A natural passion for hospitality, with a desire to create memorable guest experiences

What’s in it for you?

At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Estelleversary surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging throughout. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
• Estelleversary gifting for all employees.
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees.
• Goes without saying but we will feed you during your shift.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.

About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) and service charge are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2026, our full‑time employees can expect to receive in the range of £7,000 in addition to their annual salary.