Head Chocolatier & Pastry Lead — Luxury Hotel

AccorHotel; Burnham-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Burnham-on-Sea is seeking a Chef de Cuisine – Chocolatier to lead chocolate and pastry operations. This role will drive creativity and quality, focusing on exceptional chocolate creations while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of culinary leadership experience in luxury settings and advanced expertise in chocolate artistry. Join this dynamic team to shape extraordinary guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ progressive culinary leadership experience in luxury hotels or fine-dining establishments.
• Strong understanding of international cuisines, seasonal ingredients, and contemporary culinary trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily chocolatier and pastry kitchen operations.
• Develop and execute chocolate menus, luxury amenities, and artistic garnishes.
• Produce high-quality chocolate confections and demonstrate technical mastery.

Skills

Advanced expertise in chocolate work

Leadership

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Professional culinary or pastry certifications

Job description

A luxury hotel chain in Burnham-on-Sea is seeking a Chef de Cuisine – Chocolatier to lead chocolate and pastry operations. This role will drive creativity and quality, focusing on exceptional chocolate creations while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of culinary leadership experience in luxury settings and advanced expertise in chocolate artistry. Join this dynamic team to shape extraordinary guest experiences.