Head Pastry Chef

H&C Solutions; Guildford; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Pension schemes

Meals on duty

Uniform provided

Free parking on site

Job summary

H&C Solutions is seeking an experienced Head Pastry Chef for a prestigious luxury hotel in Surrey. You will lead the pastry operation across fine dining, brasserie, banqueting and gastro pub venues, crafting modern British desserts from seasonal ingredients.

A hands-on leadership approach and strong mentoring skills are essential to inspire a high-calibre brigade. You will drive menu development, maintain impeccable standards, and manage costs while collaborating with the management team to

Qualifications

• Experience leading a pastry team in luxury hotels or fine dining environments.
• Strong ability to develop seasonal dessert menus and concepts.
• Proven track record in overseeing high-volume pastry operations across multiple outlets.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with cost control experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pastry across all hotel outlets including restaurant, brasserie, banqueting and pub.
• Lead, mentor and develop the pastry brigade to deliver high-quality, consistent desserts.
• Develop menus and seasonal concepts aligned with the hotel’s luxury standards.
• Manage pastry kitchen operations, costs, stock, and wastage with a hands-on leadership style.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Kitchen management

Patisserie expertise

Mentoring

Job description

This permanent Head Pastry Chef position with H&C Solutions is based at a prestigious luxury hotel in Surrey, recognised for its fine dining restaurant, contemporary brasserie, banqueting operation and characterful gastro pub. Reporting into an ambitious management team, the successful candidate will oversee pastry across every catering outlet, crafting award-winning modern British dishes from the finest seasonal ingredients. Strong leadership, menu development and kitchen management abilities are essential, alongside a genuine passion for patisserie. A competitive salary is offered for this full-time role, which suits an experienced pastry professional ready to take charge of a demanding, high-standard kitchen and inspire a dedicated brigade. Job Title:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Head Pastry Chef This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of Surrey''s most prestigious luxury hotels, celebrated for its stunning interiors, outstanding sports facilities, elegant bars, and an impressive collection of premium dining venues. The hotel boasts a renowned fine dining restaurant, a contemporary brasserie, thriving banqueting operations, and a characterful gastro pub, offering guests a first-class culinary experience across a variety of settings. As Head Pastry Chef, you will join a talented and ambitious management team overseeing all the hotels catering outlets. andnbsp;Working with the finest seasonal ingredients, you will play a key role in producing award-winning modern British cuisine, ensuring every dish is delivered with creativity, precision, and consistency. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to menu development, mentor and inspire junior chefs, and further develop your career within a highly professional brigade dedicated to culinary excellence.

Head Pastry Chef Benefits:

• andpound;62,000 per year.
• 40 hour contract, hourly paid overtime.
• Closed for Christmas andamp; New Year every year.
• Working within a stable and supportive senior team.
• Located in the beautiful surroundings of Surrey Free Parking on site Earliest start 8am, latest finish 11:30pm Private health care Meals and uniform provided whilst on duty.
• Pension schemes.

Head Pastry Chef Requirements:

• An experienced Head Pastry Chef or accomplished Senior Pastry Sous Chef with a strong background in luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, or high-quality multi-outlet operations.
• Proven experience leading a pastry team and managing the day-to-day running of a busy pastry kitchen.
• Exceptional skills in pastry, desserts, bakery products, petit fours, and afternoon tea preparation.
• A creative and innovative chef with a passion for developing seasonal menus and contemporary dessert concepts.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with a proven track record of training and developing junior chefs.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, capable of managing multiple outlets and functions simultaneously.
• A hands-on, quality-driven professional who leads by example and consistently delivers exceptional standards.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to manage food costs, stock control, and minimise wastage.
• A stable employment history supported by excellent references.
• A genuine passion for pastry and a commitment to delivering memorable dining experiences for every guest.